PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 82 p4p, 400 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 9 p4p, 37 weight class). Michael Aalto has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vaiduoklis
vs
Aalto

172 cm
34
159
31 - 12 - 1

177 cm
34
157
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conquer
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Aalto's knee but Aalto avoids it well.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Aalto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Aalto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aalto catches Vaiduoklis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Aalto.
Aalto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vaiduoklis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Aalto.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Aalto as he connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Aalto stuns Vaiduoklis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Aalto - just one landing.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Aalto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aalto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Aalto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaiduoklis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vaiduoklis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Vaiduoklis is defending against the submission attempts here by Aalto.
Vaiduoklis gets full guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aalto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Vaiduoklis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis can't keep his opponent in guard - Aalto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Aalto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vaiduoklis!

Aalto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aalto avoids the attempt from Vaiduoklis to control.
Vaiduoklis is looking to improve his position but Aalto isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Aalto wants to take Vaiduoklis's back here but Vaiduoklis is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vaiduoklis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vaiduoklis tries to hold on but Aalto postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand up.
Aalto landing punches.
Aalto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aalto working Vaiduoklis over with strikes here.
Aalto breaks from Vaiduoklis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aalto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vaiduoklis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vaiduoklis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aalto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis tries to lock up and control but Aalto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vaiduoklis is working to get back to half guard.
Aalto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vaiduoklis regains half guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to maintain the position but Aalto is very close to passing his half guard.

Aalto wants to work for an arm triangle but Vaiduoklis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aalto drops an elbow to the side of Vaiduoklis's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is looking to escape.
Vaiduoklis is trying is best to control the position here.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand.
Vaiduoklis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aalto.
Aalto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vaiduoklis!
You get the feeling that Vaiduoklis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Aalto landing shots from mount.
Aalto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vaiduoklis?
Vaiduoklis is working to get back to half guard.
Vaiduoklis tries to hold on but Aalto pushes him away.
Aalto wants to take his opponent's back but Vaiduoklis doesn't allow it.
Vaiduoklis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Aalto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Aalto wants to finish this one by submission but Vaiduoklis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aalto.
Vaiduoklis is looking to improve his position but Aalto isn't that keen on the idea.
Aalto unloads with some shots from mount but Vaiduoklis bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Aalto dominated that round.
That's time! Vaiduoklis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aalto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aalto just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVaiduoklis.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaiduoklis duly obliges.
Aalto throws a body kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto dips to his left and cracks Vaiduoklis with an uppercut!
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis is looking to wear down Aalto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vaiduoklis is looking to chop away at Aalto's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Aalto moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
A low kick from Vaiduoklis is predictable there
and Aalto counters with a low kick, right behind Vaiduoklis 's knee.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Aalto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
Vaiduoklis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aalto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aalto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto throws a hook but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Vaiduoklis settles back down.
Vaiduoklis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aalto misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaiduoklis.
Aalto misses with a hook
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice strike.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Aalto slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Aalto.
Aalto tries to work over Vaiduoklis's front leg with a kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aalto moves away.
Vaiduoklis scores with a push kick.
Aalto throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
Aalto throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Aalto was well out of range.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Vaiduoklis.
Aalto lands an overhand right.
Vaiduoklis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis scores with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Aalto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vaiduoklis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Vaiduoklis.
Aalto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Vaiduoklis blocks it well.
Aalto connects with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aalto's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aaltos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaiduoklis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaiduoklis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vaiduoklis looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaiduoklis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaiduoklis lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Vaiduoklis is looking to chop away at Aalto's legs.
Aalto flicks out a counter leg kick but Vaiduoklis steps away.
Vaiduoklis tests Aalto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a body shot.
Aalto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aalto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaiduoklis has time to react.
Vaiduoklis clobbers Aalto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight left.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
Aalto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Aalto misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis cracks Aalto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot.

Aalto shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaiduoklis's guard.
Aalto preventing the sweep.
Aalto forces his way into half guard.
Vaiduoklis is looking to escape.
Aalto wants to pass to mount but Vaiduoklis is defending the position.

Aalto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto stops Vaiduoklis from getting back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but Aalto is controlling well.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Aalto wants to pass the guard but Vaiduoklis is defending well.

Aalto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Aalto is working for a kimura but Vaiduoklis is defending it quite comfortably.
Aalto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis wants to control but Aalto is keeping busy.

Aalto is trying to work for a kimura but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand up here but Aalto is controlling him well.
Vaiduoklis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaiduoklis.
Aalto looking to pass the guard.
Aalto advances to half guard.
Aalto trying to mount his opponent but Vaiduoklis defends it.

Aalto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vaiduoklis is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaiduoklis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
A victorious Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.