PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhan Juurikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Aldeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juurikas's entrance music is Laul. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Juurikas
vs
Aldeberg

192 cm
19
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhan Juurikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CJ Aldeberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldeberg throws a leg kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Juurikas can't get the takedown.
Juurikas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldeberg's efforts to push away.
Aldeberg is trying to break the clinch but Juurikas is controlling him.

Juurikas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aldeberg keeping moving, preventing Juurikas from controlling successfully.
Aldeberg trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aldeberg managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldeberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Aldeberg clinches.

Aldeberg breaks the clinch.

Aldeberg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aldeberg lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juurikas is on top in guard.
Juurikas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juurikas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Aldeberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldeberg trying to control the position.
Aldeberg wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juurikas trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldeberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aldeberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juurikas trying to control but Aldeberg is working from the bottom.
Juurikas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Juhan Juurikas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aldeberg wants to clinch but Juurikas slips to the side

and Juurikas counters with a single leg into guard. Aldeberg didn't expect that.
Aldeberg pulls Juurikas in close to his closed guard and prevents Juurikas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juurikas trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldeberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juurikas lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aldeberg kicks Juurikas off and gets to his feet.

Aldeberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Juurikas was covering up waiting for the punch and Aldeberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Juurikas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldeberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Juurikas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldeberg defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but CJ Aldeberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Juurikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aldeberg gets a double leg takedown into Juurikas's guard.

Juurikas has his foot on Aldeberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldeberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Juurikas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Juurikas is looking for a triangle but Aldeberg pushes his legs off easily.
Juhan Juurikas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Aldeberg gets to his feet. Juurikas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Juurikas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldeberg tries to clinch there but Juurikas circles away.
Aldeberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Juhan Juurikas has been cut.
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!

Aldeberg gets tackled into the cage by Juurikas. Juurikas maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aldeberg has picked Juurikas up - he's going for a ride! Aldeberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aldeberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aldeberg wants to control but Juurikas is keeping him busy.

Juurikas looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juurikas trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldeberg in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. CJ Aldeberg was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Aldeberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Juurikas's half guard.
Juurikas is looking to improve his position.
Aldeberg is looking to take a break and control but Juurikas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juurikas wants to control but Aldeberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aldeberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Aldeberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juurikas is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juurikas is trying desperately to improve position.
Juurikas is working hard here to advance position.
Aldeberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juurikas tries to lock up and control but Aldeberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Aldeberg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Juurikas is on top in guard.

Juurikas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aldeberg dives on top into guard.
Juurikas managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldeberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 cut man is working on Juhan Juurikas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Juurikas shoots for a takedown but Aldeberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Aldeberg pushes Juurikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Juurikas is looking for a takedown.
Aldeberg stops a takedown attempt from Juurikas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhan Juurikas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aldeberg pulls guard successfully.

Aldeberg working for a triangle but Juurikas defends it easily.
Aldeberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldeberg trying to control the position.
Aldeberg wants to get back to his feet but Juurikas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldeberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.

Juurikas instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juurikas.

Aldeberg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Juurikas wants to control but Aldeberg is keeping busy.

Juurikas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldeberg pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldeberg not doing much here.
Aldeberg prevents Juurikas from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Aldeberg seems content to control.
Aldeberg slips a nice elbow through Juurikas's hands, connecting with Juurikas's forehead.
Juurikas trying to control from the bottom.
Aldeberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Juurikas tries to reverse the position but Aldeberg maintains control.
Aldeberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juurikas is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Juurikas looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Aldeberg tightening his grip on Juurikas, looking for the choke.
Juhan Juurikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldeberg avoiding Juurikas 's attempts to control his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Aldeberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aldeberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Aldeberg!