PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Heiluu
vs
Penn

176 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes a swing at Heiluu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Penn misses.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Heiluu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.

Heiluu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Heiluu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heiluu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heiluu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Heiluu from controlling successfully.
Heiluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heiluu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Heiluu drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Heiluu off! Heiluu jumps back into Penn's guard.
Heiluu postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Heiluu slips nicely into half guard.
Heiluu thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Heiluu drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is controlling the pace.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu.
Still in half guard, Heiluu seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.

Heiluu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Heiluu has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Heiluu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassit Heiluu!
Cassit Heiluu is the new lightweight champion!
Cassit Heiluu thanked the fans post fight for their support.