PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Heinaluoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Orion
vs
Heinaluoma

185 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Casper Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eero Heinaluoma!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinaluoma shoots in for a takedown but Orion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heinaluoma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.

Orion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heinaluoma!
Orion is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Orion trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Orion goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Heinaluoma is on top in guard.
Heinaluoma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orion wants to improve his position but instead Heinaluoma has moved into half guard.

Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heinaluoma pulls his head out easily.
Heinaluoma trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.

Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is pressing down on Heinaluoma's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Heinaluoma stands up and waves to Orion to follow him.

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.
Heinaluoma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orion avoids the head kick by Heinaluoma.
Heinaluoma keeps the fight on the outside.
Heinaluoma keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Heinaluoma scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Heinaluoma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Orion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Heinaluoma pushes Orion off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heinaluoma misses with a double jab

and Orion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Orion.

Orion jumps guard.
Orion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heinaluoma is in trouble now - Orion has advanced to mount!
Heinaluoma wants to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.

Orion swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Heinaluoma is now in Orion's guard. A big mistake from Orion there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heinaluoma won't allow Orion to sweep him here.

Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heinaluoma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heinaluoma preventing the sweep.
Orion keeping full guard, as Heinaluoma tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Orion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Orion feints and as Heinaluoma raises his hands in defense, Orion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heinaluoma can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orion won't allow Heinaluoma to get back to his feet.
Heinaluoma can't keep his opponent in guard - Orion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heinaluoma is trying to maintain the position but Orion is very close to passing his half guard.

Orion seems to be working for a kimura but Heinaluoma defends the submission attempt.

Orion seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinaluoma trying to control here.
Heinaluoma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heinaluoma won't allow Orion to pass to mount.
Orion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heinaluoma is staying active underneath Orion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heinaluoma is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Orion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heinaluoma misses with the combination.

Heinaluoma pushes Orion up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heinaluoma stops a takedown attempt from Orion.
Heinaluoma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orion is keeping busy.

Orion lands a takedown into guard.
Orion forces his way into half guard.

Orion seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orion is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Heinaluoma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Heinaluoma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Heinaluoma keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heinaluoma swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Orion looking to sit in guard and control but Heinaluoma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heinaluoma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Orion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Heinaluoma fails to land with a series of punches.
Heinaluoma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orion but Orion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casper Orion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heinaluoma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Heinaluoma finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Heinaluoma tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Orion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heinaluoma won't be happy with that.
Orion trying to control the action but Heinaluoma is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Orion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heinaluoma is not content to let Orion control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heinaluoma is trying to improve his position.
Orion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heinaluoma keeps working.
Heinaluoma is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Heinaluoma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heinaluoma tries to bench press Orion off him but Orion keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heinaluoma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Orion counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heinaluoma's guard now.
Heinaluoma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Heinaluoma is keeping the position.

Orion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Heinaluoma manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Orion has Heinaluoma in his guard.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eero Heinaluoma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heinaluoma looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Heinaluoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Orion tries to free his leg and advance position but Heinaluoma is retaining full guard.
Heinaluoma pulls Orion in close to his closed guard and prevents Orion from doing any damage or advancing position.
Heinaluoma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orion is controlling him.
Orion trying to control the position from guard on top but Heinaluoma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orion, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Orion!