PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between serenity ahr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juho Heinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

ahr
vs
Heinonen

195 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, serenity ahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juho Heinonen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heinonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ahr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Heinonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
ahr keeping full guard, as Heinonen tries to pass.
ahr 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.
ahr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Heinonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heinonen wants to pass the guard but ahr is keeping the position.
Heinonen wants to control from the top but ahr keeps moving.
Heinonen prevents ahr from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

ahr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Heinonen drops back looking for a leg! ahr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ahr manages to kick Heinonen off! Heinonen jumps back into ahr's guard.

Heinonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heinonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heinonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Heinonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heinonen wants to control from the top but ahr keeps moving.

Heinonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heinonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Heinonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
ahr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heinonen's guard.

Heinonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ahr defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr postures up.
ahr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ahr tries to free his leg and advance position but Heinonen is retaining full guard.
ahr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Heinonen is looking for a triangle but ahr pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heinonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as ahr controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ahr wants to control from the top but Heinonen keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Heinonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. ahr was covering up waiting for the punch and Heinonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
ahr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heinonen manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ahr is pushing down on Heinonen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heinonen is fighting to maintain full guard but ahr has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juho Heinonen 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.

Heinonen scores with a takedown into ahr's guard.
Heinonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Heinonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ahr looking for a sweep. Not yet ahr, not yet.
ahr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heinonen is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ahr keeping moving, preventing Heinonen from controlling successfully.
Heinonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Heinonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ahr shoots and misses

and Heinonen counters with a shoot takedown. ahr fights it but they end up in guard.

ahr is working an open guard so Heinonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Heinonen fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heinonen is defended easily by ahr.

Heinonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ahr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Heinonen's best efforts.
Heinonen stops ahr from getting back to his feet.

Heinonen seems to be working for a kimura but ahr defends the submission attempt.
ahr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heinonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Heinonen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from ahr as he works his way to full guard.
ahr punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ahr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heinonen won't allow ahr to get back to his feet.
Heinonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

ahr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Heinonen throws a big right hand that misses.
ahr wants to stand and escape but Heinonen is having none of it.
Heinonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

ahr wriggles free and stands up.

Heinonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heinonen lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ahr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heinonen is controlling him.
ahr wants to sweep but no luck.
ahr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heinonen is controlling him.

Heinonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heinonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juho Heinonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Heinonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Juho Heinonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heinonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

ahr looking for submissions off his back.
Heinonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ahr is trying to stand.

Heinonen seems to be working for a kimura but ahr defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heinonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ahr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heinonen.

Heinonen is working for a kimura but ahr is defending it quite comfortably.
ahr is pressing down on Heinonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

ahr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heinonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Heinonen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Heinonen prevents ahr from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ahr misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heinonen gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Heinonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Heinonen tries for a kimura but ahr is defending well.
ahr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Heinonen tries to stand but ahr controls the position and pulls Heinonen into his guard.
Heinonen prevents ahr from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Heinonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heinonen looking to sit in guard and control but ahr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
serenity ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heinonen is trying to keep ahr in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juho Heinonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Heinonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juho Heinonen!