PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Last Least (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Least
vs
Penn

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Last Least!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Least slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Least really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Last Least has been cut.

Least closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Least tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Least trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Least.

Least is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn wants to control but Least is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Least wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Least thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Least is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to control Least's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?

Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Least.

Least looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Least is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.

Least wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Least seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Least seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Least seems to be looking for submissions.

Least seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Penn has recovered full guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Least with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Least looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Least keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands and throws Least's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Least is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Least is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Least, who protects the arm well.
Least tries to escape but Penn is in control.

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Least knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Least manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Least wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Least is looking to escape.

Penn is working for a kimura but Least is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Last Least will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Last Least's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Least sprawls well. Least wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.

Penn has closed the distance and engaged Least in a clinch.
Least stops a takedown attempt from Penn.

Least has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Least tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.

Least thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.

Least looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Least is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Least is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Least seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to control Least's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Least is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Least eventually gives up the hold.

Least is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Least to get the leverage.

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

Least is working for a kimura here but Penn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Least's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
Penn pushing down on Least's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn prevents Least from standing back up.
Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Least frees his head quite easily.
Least can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Least wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Least doesn't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Least manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Least gets back to full guard.

Least is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Least.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn landing strikes from the mount.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Last Least will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Last Least's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Penn throws a lazy right hand but Least sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Least gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Least 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.
Least working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Least defends it.

Penn is looking for a kimura but Least is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Least gets back to full guard.

Least is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn advances to half guard.
Least looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Least!
Least is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Least gets back to half guard.

Least looking for submissions off his back.
Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Least!

Penn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Least is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Penn!