PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Heino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller comes to the cage accompanied by Heey, let`s swing the 13" lovebarrel!. Heino has chosen Tomboy - It's OK to be gay as his entrance music. Paul Baller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Baller
vs
Heino

225 cm
28
275 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

200 cm
27
260 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Heino!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heino gets a double leg takedown into Baller's guard.
Baller being controlled here, momentarily.
Heino advances to half guard.
Heino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baller tries to roll over but Heino keeps him under control.
Baller moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller wants to sweep but no luck.
Heino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heino tries to advance to mount but Baller denies him.
Heino is looking to take a break and control but Baller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Heino tries to advance to mount but can't.
Heino is looking to take a break and control but Baller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino tries to move to mount but Baller blocks the move with his legs.
Heino is looking to take a break and control but Baller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heino tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ground and pound from Heino seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heino trying to control the position but Baller is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pekka Heino was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Heino dominated that round.
That's time! Baller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Heino drives through and clinches with Baller against the cage.
Baller can't find room to land a body shot as Heino controls the action.
Heino drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Heino pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller wants to control from the top but Heino keeps moving.
Heino trying to control the position.
Heino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Heino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Heino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller is refusing to be controlled, as Heino sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Heino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heino is stalling here. Baller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Baller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Baller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heino tries to bench press Baller off him but Baller keeps the position.
Heino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baller is looking to advance position but Heino won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heino moves into full guard.
Heino 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.
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but Heino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heino 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.
Heino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baller trying to control but Heino is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Paul Baller wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Heino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baller as he avoids it easily.
Paul Baller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heino.
Paul Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Heino.
Baller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baller misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Heino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Baller slips a straight right by Heino.

Heino rushes Baller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baller lands a body shot.
Heino tries to pull guard but Baller won't allow it.
Baller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baller throws a punch but it's blocked by Heino.
Baller working aggressively here.
Baller misses with a body punch.
Heino fails to pull guard.
Paul Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Heino.
Heino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baller throws a punch but it's blocked by Heino.
Baller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baller digs a right hand into Heino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heino's gas tank.

Heino jumps guard.
Baller tries to free his leg and advance position but Heino is retaining full guard.
Baller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heino keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Heino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baller is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baller.
Baller postures up.
Baller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baller tries to free his leg and advance position but Heino is retaining full guard.
Baller preventing the sweep.
Heino keeping moving, preventing Baller from controlling successfully.
Baller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heino is keeping the position for now.
Paul Baller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Heino looking for a triangle here. Baller is fighting it but it looks tight! Heino pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baller is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pekka Heino!