PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Cusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Cusano
vs
Stuart

173 cm
21
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Cusano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuart moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stuart fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stuart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusano momentarily.
Cusano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuart connects with a right hand. Cusano shakes it off.
Cusano thumps Stuart with a low kick.

Stuart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Cusano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stuart is aware though and is defending well.

Cusano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cusano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stuart defends well.
Stuart working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cusano's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stuart looking to sit in guard and control but Cusano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cusano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stuart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stuart has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stuart got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cusano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuart has managed to get both his arms back between Cusano's legs - danger averted.

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

Cusano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stuart passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuart slips a nice elbow through Cusano's hands, connecting with Cusano's forehead.
Stuart wants to pass to mount but Cusano is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stuart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stuart trying to control from Cusano's half guard. Cusano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Cusano pushes a forearm under Stuart's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stuart is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Cusano!