PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Jose De La Cus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Jose De La Cus has chosen OnCue - 3AM as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heiluu
vs
Jose De La Cus

176 cm
43
139 lbs
35 - 36 - 0

173 cm
24
146 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 35 - 36 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Jose De La Cus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heiluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jose De La Cus!
Heiluu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jose De La Cus.
Jose De La Cus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heiluu finds it's way round the side to connect with Jose De La Cus's head.
Some wild striking there from Jose De La Cus.
Heiluu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose De La Cus throws a hook to the side of Heiluu's head but Heiluu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jose De La Cus throws a nice looking combination but Heiluu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Jose De La Cus.
Sloppy strikes from Jose De La Cus. Those never looked like landing.
Heiluu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jose De La Cus swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jose De La Cus cracks Heiluu with an open hand slap.
Heiluu misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Jose De La Cus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jose De La Cus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Heiluu counters with a single leg into guard. Jose De La Cus didn't expect that.
Heiluu scoring with some ground and pound.
Heiluu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heiluu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heiluu pushing down on Jose De La Cus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Heiluu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heiluu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heiluu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Heiluu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jose De La Cus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Heiluu landing punches.

Jose De La Cus has left one of his arms exposed and Heiluu doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jose De La Cus screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cassit Heiluu!
An out of breath Cassit Heiluu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Carter Jose De La Cus spoke after the fight, saying 'Whatever...'.