Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Andonian works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Andonian counter with a right hand.
Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Andonian. That snapped Cusumano's head back.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andonian thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Andonian instigates a clinch. #BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano lands with a cross.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Andonian.
Andonian dodges the punch combination from Cusumano. #T1#
Andonian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Andonian circles away.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Andonian.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cusumano looks to throw the jab but Andonian is out of range.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Andonian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cusumano swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
Cusumano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Andonian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Cusumano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andonian pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Andonian darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Andonian scores with a head kick. Cusumano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.
Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andonian looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Andonian throws a quick counter head kick but Cusumano was just out of range.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Andonian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Andonian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Andonian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andonian checks a low kick from Cusumano.
Andonian lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andonian needs to keep his hands up - Cusumano had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
Andonian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Andonian does it's job there.
Andonian looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonian throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cusumano avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Andonian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Andonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano wants to clinch but Andonian slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Andonian misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andonian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andonian lands with a cross.
Andonian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Andonian tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Andonian misses the target.
Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
Cusumano lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Andonian rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano is trying to stall. #BC#
Andonian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andonian.
Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano lands a nice hook to Andonian's body. Andonian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andonian throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano feints a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Andonian. #CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Andonian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch. #CL#
Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Cusumano.#BC#
Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Andonian misses.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andonian with a jab.#T2#
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Andonian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andonian, pushing him back against the cage.
Cusumano misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andonian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andonian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian moves into the clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch. #T3#
Cusumano is stalling here.
Cusumano is trying to drag Andonian to the mat but Andonian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Andonian manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Andonian does no damage.
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andonian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Andonian swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.#CL2#
Cusumano clinches with his opponent.
Andonian working hard to break the clinch.
Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Garik Andonian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andonian throws a head kick that misses
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Andonian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonian at a distance.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian scores with a kick to the body.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Andonian gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andonian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Andonian is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away
and Andonian counters with a stiff right hand.
Andonian works over Cusumano's head and body with a nice combination.
Andonian scores with a three punch combo!
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Andonian circles away.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves away
letting Andonian counter with a right hand.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano wants to clinch.
Cusumano cracks Andonian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1##BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Andonian ducks under and follows up with a left that Andonian also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Andonian.
Andonian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garik Andonian is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian is having none of it.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily. #CL#
Andonian forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches.
Andonian prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Andonian breaks from the clinch.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Andonian pushes him off.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Andonian. #T2#
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Cusumano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andonian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andonian finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head. #CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garik Andonian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Andonian moves out of range.
Andonian is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch but Andonian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andonian throws a head kick that half lands.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano moves out of range as Andonian throws a body kick.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano jabs Andonian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andonian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andonian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Cusumano rushes Andonian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andonian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Andonian blocks the leg kick.
Andonian tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Andonian clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Andonian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Andonian has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Andonian clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danga de danga de dang - Andonian scores with a four punch combination!
Andonian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Andonian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Andonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andonian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cusumano throws a hook but Andonian avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andonian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cusumano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Andonian has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andonian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!

Event: OFK 95 - Knox Vs Line
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Lentz connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lentz lands a nice hook to Cusumano's body. Cusumano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lentz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lentz lands a slapping body shot.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cusumano drives through and clinches with Lentz against the cage.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz works Cusumano's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Lentz misses.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz flicks out a counter leg kick but Cusumano steps away.
Cusumano closes the distance but Lentz moves to the side
and Lentz counters with a one-two to the body.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #T1#
Lentz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Cusumano moves into the clinch.
Lentz misses with a body punch.
Cusumano lands with a right to the head.
Lentz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cusumano is looking to control Lentz's arms but Lentz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cusumano has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lentz.
Lentz slows down the pace here.
Cusumano wants a takedown but no success here.
Cusumano tries to score a body lock takedown but Lentz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Lentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lentz misses with a lunging right hand
and Cusumano counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Lentz's head.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Cusumano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Lentz circles away.
Lentz throws a head kick but Cusumano moves out of range.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz is having none of it.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lentz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch up.
Lentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
Lentz lands with a nice body punch.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusumano.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Lentz lands with a nice body punch.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Lentz counters with a body kick that stops Cusumano in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano with a jab.
Cusumano checks the leg kick.
Lentz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lentz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lentz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano slips a straight right by Lentz.
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cusumano. Cusumano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Lentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Cusumano blocks the low kick.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Lentz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Lentz with a series of wild strikes but Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lentz takes one to the chin there.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lentz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lentz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lentz lands a jab to Cusumano's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it.
Lentz slips a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Lentz misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Lentz throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lentz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lentz connects with a right hand. Cusumano shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Lentz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cusumano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Lentz moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Lentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lentz also avoids with ease.
Lentz jabs at Cusumano's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lentz lands a high kick!
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance.
Lentz throws the kick towards the body but Cusumano avoids it.
As Lentz looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Lentz just gets out of the way.
Lentz with a hook.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A jab from Lentz does it's job there.
Leon Lentz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lentz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Lentz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Lentz motions for Cusumano to come forward. Lentz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lentz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range and Lentz settles back down.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Lentz missing with a left hand there. Cusumano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusumano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Lentz tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lentz lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lentz throws the kick towards the body but Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.#T3#
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance.
Lentz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Lentz's head.
Lentz lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Lentz moves out of range.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano wants to clinch.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Lentz.
Cusumano doesn't manage to clinch there - Lentz circles away.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Lentz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Lentz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Lentz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Lentz lands a right hook to the body.
Lentz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cusumano is looking to counter punch.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lentz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Lentz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cusumano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Lentz pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Lentz keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano tries to clinch up.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Lentz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano moves to clinch but Lentz breaks away
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cusumano looks to clinch
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lentz. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cusumano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lentz - the referee stops the clock and Cusumano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lentz. Cusumano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cusumano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano looks to clinch
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Lentz misses.
Cusumano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusumano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cusumano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Lentz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Cusumano as he checks the leg kick.
Lentz misses with a leg kick
and Cusumano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lentz misses with a body kick.
Cusumano wants to clinch
and Lentz counters with a straight right hand.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lentz staying out of range there.
Lentz catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Lentz. #T2#
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lentz counters with a nice leg kick.
Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz.
A jab from Lentz finds it's way through Cusumano's defenses.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Lentz swings for the body but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lentz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lentz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lentz throws a fast counter high kick but Cusumano manages to duck under it in time.
Lentz throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lentz thuds a left hand into Cusumano's body.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cusumano in his tracks.
Lentz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts. #T3#
Lentz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lentz. #CL#
Cusumano clinches up with Lentz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano working aggressively here.
Cusumano tries to work over Lentz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano tries to clinch up.
Lentz lands with a cross.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cusumano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano tries to land a front kick but Lentz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lentz feints a counter leg kick.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lentz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cusumano will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Lentz works the jab nicely.
Lentz scores with a spinning back kick!
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lentz scores with a leg kick.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Cusumano ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Cusumano has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lentz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leon Lentz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Lentz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lentz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Lentz!

Event: OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Cusumano gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch. #TD#
Cusumano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Dokov manages to escape to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Cusumano forces Dokov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cusumano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cusumano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cusumano connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Cusumano takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #SU#
Cusumano stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Dokov clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cusumano trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dokov darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Dokov tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position. #T2#
Dokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dokov is pushing Cusumano's head away, looking to escape. Cusumano manages to hold on to the position though.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2#
Dokov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Dokov gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch.
Cusumano prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Cusumano looking to stall. #TD#
Cusumano has picked Dokov up - he's going for a ride! Cusumano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Dokov tries to get to full guard but Cusumano has control of the leg.
Cusumano wants to take a breather but Dokov is having none of it. #SU#
Cusumano decides to stand up.
The fighters circling - Cusumano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Dokov scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Dokov rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Dokov gets a clinch. #TD#
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard. #T4##SU#
Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get!
Cusumano scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Dokov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Cusumano back into the cage.#TD#
Cusumano lands a takedown into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cusumano is aware though and is defending well.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokov punching from the bottom - just letting Cusumano know he's still in a fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dokov misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Dokov clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Dokov 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.
Cusumano postures up. #SUB2#
Dokov working for a triangle but Cusumano defends it easily.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov keeping full guard, as Cusumano tries to pass.
Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T1##SU#
Cusumano stands up from Dokov's guard - Cusumano perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Cusumano clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get!
Dokov tries for a takedown but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano throws the kick towards the body but Dokov avoids it.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Dokov keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Dokov has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Dokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cusumano tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dokov misses with a looping right.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dokov shoots in but Cusumano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike. #T3##BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away. #CL2#
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch. #TD2#
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Cusumano throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Dokov rushes Cusumano and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dokov. #TD#
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Dokov kicks Cusumano off and gets to his feet.
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!#CL#
Cusumano rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dokov scores with a nice strike.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cusumano clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.#TD#
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Dokov has his feet on Cusumano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dokov throws an elbow but misses.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dokov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doko Dokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Cusumano jabs Dokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cusumano throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Dokov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano lands a high kick!
Cusumano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov avoids them all with ease.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cusumano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains guard.

Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cusumano defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Cusumano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Dokov with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cusumano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dokov lands a body punch.
Cusumano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cusumano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cusumano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Cusumano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dokov is looking to escape.#ES2#
Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cusumano is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.#T2#
Dokov presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
Cusumano throws a right hand that Dokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dokov also avoids with ease.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov moves out of range.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.#CL2#
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position. #TD#
Cusumano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cusumano manages to end up in side control.

Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Dokov pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov works on Cusumano's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov. #TD#
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Dokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Dokov.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches up with Cusumano, looking for a takedown. Dokov pushes Cusumano against the cage but Cusumano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.#T4##CL2#
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano misses with a body punch.
Dokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Dokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Doko Dokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Cusumano has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doko Dokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dokov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cusumano wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Jempsa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet.
Cusumano trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa misses with a head shot.#T1#
Jempsa looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jempsa with a couple of short strikes.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jempsa throwing strikes here but Cusumano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Cusumano is squirming around nicely.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jempsa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jempsa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jempsa breaks from Cusumano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Cusumano to control.
Jempsa controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jempsa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jempsa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jempsa controlling from mount. #T3#
Cusumano tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Cusumano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa throws a wild left hand from mount and Cusumano manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jempsa is stalling here. Cusumano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jempsa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cusumano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jempsa tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position. #SU#
Cusumano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Jempsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Jempsa pushes him off.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Jempsa avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano lands a nice hook to Jempsa's body. Jempsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Cusumano. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cusumano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa prevents Cusumano from improving his position.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa is trying to control. Cusumano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cusumano has his hands clasped together around Jempsa's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Cusumano trying to hold on to Jempsa's head to control him but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cusumano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jempsa working the ground and pound effectively.
Cusumano trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Jempsa trying to control but Cusumano is having none of it.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cusumano because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Cusumano is in a horrible position here. Jempsa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Cusumano wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Cusumano working to try and regain half guard.
Jempsa with good strikes from the mount here!
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa punching from mount but Cusumano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cusumano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Jempsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cusumano is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa cracks Cusumano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jempsa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cusumano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jempsa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cusumano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves away
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Cusumano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cusumano was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa stops Cusumano from standing up.
Cusumano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa works over Cusumano with some ground and pound from guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cusumano wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cusumano throws a low kick but Jempsa moves out of range easily.
Jempsa cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Cusumano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Jempsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Cusumano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa postures up in Cusumano's guard and throws a big left but Cusumano blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Jempsa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cusumano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jempsa has Cusumano in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jempsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Cusumano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown. Cusumano fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cusumano's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konichiwa Jempsa.
I've got Jempsa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
After winning the bout, Konichiwa Jempsa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 73 - Cusumano Vs Horn
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Horn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cusumano.
Horn fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
letting Horn counter with a right hand.
Cusumano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Horn backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
A jab from Horn misses. #CL#
Cusumano instigates a clinch.
Horn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano tries to clinch
letting Horn counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Horn tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Cusumano drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Cusumano can't get the takedown.
Cusumano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horn scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Horn misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Cusumano moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Horn misses.
Horn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horn lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Horn eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice shot lands for Horn.
Cusumano lands with an overhand left.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Horn to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn connects with a body shot that sends Cusumano's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Horn.
Horn keeps the fight on the outside.
Horn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Horn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Horn cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Cusumano.
We've been hearing reports that Cusumano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horn lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Cusumano gets a clinch.
Horn is looking to break free of the clinch but Cusumano has double underhooks. #BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horn.
Horn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Horn is having none of it.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horn misses with a low kick as Cusumano jumps back.
Cusumano takes one to the chin there.
Horn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Horn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Horn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Horn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Horn tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Cusumano drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Cusumano is working Horn over against the cage.
Horn tries to break free but Cusumano pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cusumano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horn is trying to break free.#BC2#
Horn breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cusumano forces Horn back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Horn connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Cusumano swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Cusumano gets a clinch.
Cusumano prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.#BC2#
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Horn finds it's way through Cusumano's defenses.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horn.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horn scores with a hook to the body. Cusumano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cusumano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cusumano scores with a shot to the body.
Horn scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.#BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Horn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Horn counters with a left and a right that stings Cusumano.
Horn tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Horn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cusumano will feel that in the morning.
Cusumano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horn can pounce on him.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horn.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cusumano.#CL2#
Horn forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch.
Horn is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Horn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horn misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Horn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Horn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cusumano's head.
Horn cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Horn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cusumano scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Cusumano tries to clinch but Horn is having none of it.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Horn is avoiding it.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Horn raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Cusumano has closed the distance and engaged Horn in a clinch. #BC2#
Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Horn thumps Cusumano with a low kick.
Horn misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Horn lands with a slapping head kick.
Horn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Horn lands a nice looking body shot.
Horn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Horn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cusumano fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Horn misses with an uppercut.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Cusumano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horn tries to break free but Cusumano pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cusumano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horn.
Horn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Horn does it's job there.#CL#
Cusumano moves into range and clinches up with Horn.#BC2#
Horn breaks from the clinch.
Horn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Horn. #CL#
Cusumano clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano is working for takedown but Horn is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range. #T3#
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cusumano.
Horn loads up on a big right hand but Cusumano slips the punch.
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horn misses with a series of wild punches.
Horn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horn throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horn.#CL#
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horn wants to break free but Cusumano has control.
Cusumano stalling against the cage.
Horn prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Cusumano misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn lands a high kick!
Horn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Horn.
Horn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Cusumano forces Horn back against the cage and clinches.
Cusumano looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Horn's efforts to push away.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Horn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Horn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Horn avoids it well.
Horn with the inside leg kick.
Cusumano is looking to clinch but Horn is avoiding it.
Horn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Horn clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano keeps control of Horn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horn tries to circle away but Cusumano has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano has hold of one of Horn's legs. Horn is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Horn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cusumano tries to free his leg and advance position but Horn is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano prevents Horn from getting back to his feet.
Horn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Cusumano won't allow Horn to get back to his feet.
Cusumano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cusumano slips nicely into half guard.#ES2#
Horn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cusumano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano wants to clinch
and Horn counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Horn. #CL#
Cusumano has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horn tries to break free but Cusumano pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cusumano has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Horn tries to break free but Cusumano pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano struggles to land a body shot inside as Horn controls his hands.
Steve Cusumano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cusumano looking to slow down the pace here.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cusumano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cusumano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horn can't break the clinch.
Cusumano goes for a takedown attempt but Horn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horn.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano tries to clinch up.#T3#
Cusumano wants to clinch.
Cusumano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusumano.
A good leg kick by Horn.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusumano misses the target.
Horn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Horn works the jab nicely.
Horn throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.#BC2#
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cusumano clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horn thuds his shin into the meat of Cusumano's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Cusumano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Horn keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano feints a jab promting Horn to slip. Cusumano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Horn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Horn tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Horn cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cusumano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away.
Horn feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Horn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch but Horn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horn flicks out a counter leg kick but Cusumano steps away.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Horn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Horn pushes him off.
Horn throws a leg kick which misses Cusumano's front leg but catches the back leg as Cusumano tries to avoid it.
Horn scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick from Horn lands but Cusumano takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Horn!

Event: OFK 70 - Williams Vs Harper
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Copeland with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
Cusumano blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland looking to stall. #BC#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cusumano darts in and clinches Copeland up against the cage.
Cusumano wants to stall.
Cusumano trying to control the position but instead, Copeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cusumano into the cage.#TD#
Cusumano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Copeland is trying to keep an underhook but Cusumano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet.
Copeland told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cusumano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Cusumano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Copeland swings for the body but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Copeland connects with a body shot that sends Cusumano's belly button to the back.
Copeland scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one.
Copeland looks winded!
Copeland swinging wildly here.
Copeland looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano lunges at Copeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Copeland's hand.
Copeland tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a jab when Copeland was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Copeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Cusumano clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Copeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Cusumano has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cusumano struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Cusumano has Copeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Copeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cusumano has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Copeland regains guard immediately.
Cusumano wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving. #T2##SU#
Cusumano gets to his feet - Copeland follows without any prompting. #CL#
Copeland gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cusumano is keeping busy.
Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Copeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Copeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Cusumano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cusumano blocks an elbow strike.
Cusumano blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Copeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Copeland is rocked!#CL#
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?#BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano looks to land a body kick but Copeland moved away.
Cusumano throws a monster overhand right that drops Copeland! Cusumano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Travis Copeland spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: OFK 65 - Kasamsun Vs Power
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Seehaver is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Cusumano.
Seehaver is working for takedown but Cusumano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Seehaver prevents the takedown attempt.
Cusumano has Seehaver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seehaver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cusumano stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cusumano.
Seehaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cusumano pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver shoots in for a double leg but Cusumano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.#CL#
Cusumano rushes Seehaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seehaver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cusumano pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Cusumano pushes Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Seehaver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cusumano is trying to defend but Seehaver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seehaver is taking a breather. Cusumano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
It looks like Seehaver might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Seehaver works his way into full mount!
Seehaver avoids the attempt from Cusumano to control.
Cusumano can't escape the position.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cusumano is working to get back to half guard.
Seehaver content just to control the position here.
Cusumano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Seehaver controlling from the full mount. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano is working to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seehaver trying to control but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano really wants to buck Seehaver off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Seehaver moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cusumano has worked his arm free - good work by Cusumano!
Cusumano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seehaver has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Seehaver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cusumano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Seehaver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cusumano's half guard.
Seehaver is thwarting Cusumano's attempts to control the position.
Seehaver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver wants to take a breather but Cusumano is having none of it.
Seehaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cusumano is not content to let Seehaver control the position.#T1#
Seehaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seehaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cusumano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seehaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seehaver is breathing heavily.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Seehaver keeps it at a distance.
Seehaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano lands a body shot.
Seehaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seehaver can do to turn this around?#CL#
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Cusumano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cusumano manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Cusumano stands up. #T2#
Cusumano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cusumano rushes Seehaver and presses him up against the cage.
Seehaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cusumano prevents it.
Cusumano lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Seehaver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Cusumano moves into range and clinches up with Seehaver.
Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seehaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seehaver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusumano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.#BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.#T3##CL#
Cusumano clinches. #BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seehaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seehaver manages to avoid it.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Cusumano.
Seehaver wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Cusumano forces Seehaver back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Seehaver has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#Seehaver is rocked!#CL#
Cusumano has Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch.
Seehaver is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cusumano lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cusumano scores with a body shot. #CL#
Cusumano has Seehaver up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Cusumano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cusumano scores with a big shot! Seehaver's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Seehaver! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 58 - Pullum Vs Pinochet
Date: Jan 27, 2021

#R1#
Supreme looks to land a left hand but Cusumano moved out of range nicely.
Supreme throws a leg kick that misses.
Supreme misses the jab.
Supreme avoids a kick to the body.
Supreme misses the jab.
Supreme throws a poor cross that misses
and Cusumano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Supreme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Supreme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supreme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Supreme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
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!#CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supreme misses with a body punch.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Supreme. #T1##BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supreme misses with a straight right. #CL#
Cusumano rushes Supreme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Cusumano has hold of one of Supreme's legs. Supreme is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Supreme wants to improve his position but instead Cusumano has moved into half guard.
Supreme is looking to improve his position.
Supreme gets back to full guard.
Cusumano looking to pass the guard.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Supreme controlling Cusumano's posture.
Cusumano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Supreme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano won't allow Supreme to sweep him here.
Supreme pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Supreme is keeping the position.
Cusumano won't allow Supreme to sweep him here.
Supreme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Supreme is working an open guard so Cusumano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cusumano has managed to clinch. #T3##TD#
Cusumano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Supreme regains guard.
Supreme is pulling down on Cusumano's head to control his posture. #SU#
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A slow jab from Supreme misses its intended target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cusumano controlling the action here for a moment.
Cusumano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Supreme backwards.
Cusumano avoiding damage.
Supreme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano staying out of range there.#CL#
Cusumano has closed the distance and engaged Supreme in a clinch.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Cusumano. #T4#
Cusumano wants a takedown. #TD#
Cusumano has Supreme pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cusumano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Supreme tumbling to the mat - Cusumano dives into Supreme's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supreme working a defensive guard here.
Supreme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Supreme keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Supreme is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cusumano postures up in Supreme's guard and throws a big left but Supreme blocks it. #SU#
Cusumano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Supreme looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.#CL#
Cusumano clinches up with Supreme and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Supreme throws a jab when Cusumano was well out of range.
Supreme connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cusumano clinches up with Supreme and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supreme tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Supreme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.#CL#
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cusumano has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cusumano misses with an elbow strike.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU#
Cusumano gets to his feet. Supreme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Supreme keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Supreme moves out of range.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supreme finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supreme.#CL#
Supreme gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch.
Supreme prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano can't get the takedown.
Cusumano prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cusumano.
Supreme tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Cusumano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Supreme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Supreme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cusumano taking a breather.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supreme can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Supreme wants to improve his position but instead Cusumano has moved into half guard. #T2##SU#
Cusumano stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Supreme connects with a looping right hand.
Burrito Supreme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Supreme circles away and keeps his distance.
Supreme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supreme misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supreme misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Cusumano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cusumano looks for the body kick but Supreme saw that one coming.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Supreme.
Supreme lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Cusumano pushes Supreme up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Supreme misses with a hook.
Supreme throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Supreme misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano gets through Supreme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Supreme prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cusumano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cusumano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano wants a takedown. #TD#
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Supreme up, before dumping him to the ground. Supreme manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cusumano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supreme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusumano is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cusumano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Supreme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusumano is one step ahead there.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cusumano throws a big elbow that misses.
Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Supreme wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cusumano is now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Cusumano decides to return to a standing position.
Supreme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Cusumano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Supreme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Supreme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supreme.
Supreme smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Cusumano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano is working for takedown but Supreme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Supreme is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supreme down to the mat. Supreme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cusumano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme throws a hook but Cusumano blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Supreme just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Supreme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.#T1##CL#
Cusumano moves into range and clinches up with Supreme.#BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cusumano lands a slapping body shot.
Supreme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Supreme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Supreme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano is pushing Supreme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano throws a solid leg kick but Supreme takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cusumano.
Supreme might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Cusumano has managed to clinch.
Cusumano has Supreme pushed against the cage.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supreme's efforts to push away.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Cusumano. #T2#
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supreme is looking to break free of the clinch but Cusumano has double underhooks.
Cusumano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Supreme's efforts to push away.#TD#
Cusumano wants the takedown. Supreme is fighting it off but Cusumano persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Supreme's guard against the cage.
Supreme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cusumano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supreme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supreme is still trying to improve position.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Steve Cusumano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Supreme is trying to control the position but Cusumano postures up.
Supreme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusumano passes into half guard. #SU#
Cusumano decides to stand and escape the position. #T3##CL#
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cusumano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Supreme is trying to break the clinch but Cusumano is controlling him.
Cusumano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A bit of stalling here from Cusumano.
Supreme misses with a body punch.
Supreme misses with a punch on the inside.
Supreme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Supreme tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Supreme back against the cage.
Cusumano prevents Supreme from breaking the clinch.
Supreme misses with an elbow strike.
Cusumano pushes Supreme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Supreme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cusumano lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Cusumano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cusumano connects with a nice short shot to Supreme's temple. #T4##SU#
Cusumano decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Supreme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supreme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cusumano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Supreme clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Supreme is really stuck here.
Cusumano lands shots from the back.
Cusumano scores with punches to the body. #ROC#Supreme is rocked!
Supreme is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Supreme is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano is hanging on to Supreme's back as he tries to escape.
Cusumano trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Supreme doesn't escape.
Cusumano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Supreme.
You can see the frustration on Supreme's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burrito Supreme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Supreme is in real trouble here! Cusumano lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Cusumano is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
After winning the bout, Steve Cusumano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 52- Herrington Vs Tudekiks
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Cusumano looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Boxaaja ducks right into an uppercut from Cusumano. #CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch.
Cusumano being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano cracks Boxaaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL2#
Cusumano has Boxaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has Boxaaja pressed against the cage.
Cusumano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxaaja prevents it.
Cusumano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Cusumano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxaaja fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cusumano looks to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Boxaaja. #T2#
Boxaaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Boxaaja ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxaaja also avoids with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cusumano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Boxaaja tries to keep at a distance but Cusumano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxaaja is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxaaja down to the mat. Boxaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cusumano looks winded!
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Boxaaja misses the target.#CL#
Boxaaja clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano can't find room to land a body shot as Boxaaja controls the action. #BC#
Boxaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cusumano misses with a double jab. #CL#
Boxaaja moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Boxaaja has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a hook.#CL2#
Cusumano rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boxaaja is defending well.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Cusumano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cusumano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break free but Boxaaja pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cusumano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxaaja is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja prevents a body shot from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Boxaaja is controlling him.
Cusumano misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Boxaaja - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
Cusumano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boxaaja gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boxaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxaaja tries for a takedown but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Boxaaja counters with a nice body shot.
Boxaaja connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Cusumano darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boxaaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxaaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cusumano up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja avoiding damage.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Cusumano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxaaja is keeping busy.#BC#
Boxaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxaaja tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Boxaaja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boxaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxaaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano tries to clinch up
and Boxaaja makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##CL2#
Cusumano drives through and clinches with Boxaaja against the cage.
Cusumano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cusumano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boxaaja gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Boxaaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cusumano's defenses.
Cusumano letting Boxaaja take a breather here.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cusumano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano tries to clinch
and Boxaaja counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves away
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the body.
Boxaaja with a nice cross.#CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Cusumano moves into the clinch successfully.
Boxaaja is pressed up against the cage. Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boxaaja down to the mat. Boxaaja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano looks to land a combination. Boxaaja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Boxaaja pushes Cusumano away with a front kick.#CL#
Boxaaja has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch. #BC#
Boxaaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Boxaaja is having none of it.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Boxaaja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxaaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boxaaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Boxaaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Boxaaja misses the target.
Boxaaja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cusumano moves to clinch but Boxaaja breaks away
and Boxaaja counters with a right hand to the body.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Boxaaja swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano is looking to clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot
and Cusumano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusumano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxaaja checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Boxaaja pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxaaja manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cusumano is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Cusumano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boxaaja pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phol Boxaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxaaja.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Boxaaja moves out of range.
It looked like Boxaaja was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cusumano.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Cusumano is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Boxaaja counters with a left to the body.
Cusumano is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boxaaja cracks Cusumano with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cusumano falls to his knees and Boxaaja doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Boxaaja!
A very excited looking Phol Boxaaja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 48 - Tiramanti Vs Akharraz
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Cusumano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harwath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harwath is looking to counter punch.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Harwath had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Harwath lands a hook that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Cusumano.
Harwath prevents the takedown attempt.
Harwath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #BC#
Harwath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harwath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Harwath misses the target.
Harwath misses with the combination.
Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harwath.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harwath.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harwath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
Harwath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harwath counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Harwath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cusumano's hands.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harwath misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harwath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harwath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano throws a shot from downtown. Harwath moves away and avoids it.
Harwath is looking to counter punch.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusumano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harwath circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Harwath misses its target.
Harwath just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Harwath pushes him off.
It looked like Harwath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Harwath moves away
and Harwath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harwath throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Harwath.
Cusumano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harwath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harwath throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
Harwath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Cusumano.
Harwath swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusumano.#CL2#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harwath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harwath lands with a light punch inside.
Cusumano wants a takedown.
Scot Harwath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano can't get the takedown. #T3#
Cusumano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harwath after a bit of a struggle.
Harwath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #TD2#
Cusumano gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Harwath makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cusumano looks winded!
Cusumano looks to clinch
and Harwath counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Cusumano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harwath backs up against the cage.
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!
Cusumano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harwath's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harwath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cusumano thinking. #KD#
Harwath lands a big right hand that sends Cusumano crashing to the mat! Harwath stays standing though and waves Cusumano back to his feet!#ROC#Cusumano is rocked!
Harwath cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Cusumano is still on wobbly legs! Can Harwath finish him?
Harwath connects with a body shot that sends Cusumano's belly button to the back.
Harwath fakes the body blow, causing Cusumano to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cusumano goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scot Harwath!
Scot Harwath retains his welterweight title!
Scot Harwath seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 42-Saenamuang Vs Irrawaddy
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Raggazza lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raggazza misses with a takedown
letting Cusumano counter with a right hand.
Cusumano throws a right hand that misses
letting Raggazza counter with a right hand.
Raggazza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Raggazza.
Cusumano lands with a nice combination. Raggazza backs away looking to recover.
Raggazza swings for the body but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raggazza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cusumano as he jumps to the side.
Raggazza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Raggazza misses with a hook.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raggazza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Raggazza.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Cusumano misses with a hook. Raggazza ducked under it nicely.
Raggazza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Raggazza misses.
Raggazza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Raggazza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raggazza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Raggazza slips under a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raggazza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Raggazza misses.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Raggazza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) in the buildup to the fight.
Raggazza misses with a body shot.
Raggazza swings widly with a right hand
and Raggazza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Raggazza.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Raggazza ducks under and follows up with a left that Raggazza also avoids with ease.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raggazza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raggazza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
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!
Cusumano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raggazza under the eye.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Raggazza moves out of range.
A punch combination from Raggazza misses.
Raggazza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cusumano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body. Raggazza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raggazza misses with a straight right.
Raggazza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cusumano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cusumano has knocked Raggazza down with a huge combo! Cusumano steps away and waves a wobbly Raggazza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Raggazza is rocked!
Cusumano tries to bum rush Raggazza with a series of wild strikes but Raggazza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raggazza is looking to counter punch.
Oh Raggazza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raggazza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raggazza.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Raggazza misses the target.
Raggazza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Raggazza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raggazza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raggazza misses with a hook
enabling Cusumano to counter with a crisp jab.
Raggazza tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Raggazza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Raggazza tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Cusumano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Raggazza moves out of range. #TD#
Raggazza scores with a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Raggazza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raggazza is looking to work some ground and pound but Cusumano has wrist control.
Raggazza seems to have got his legs back now.
Raggazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raggazza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cusumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Cusumano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cusumano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raggazza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raggazza cracks Cusumano with a solid left hand.
Raggazza wants to control from the top but Cusumano keeps moving. #T4#
Raggazza throwing strikes but missing.
Raggazza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raggazza looking to pass the guard.
Raggazza trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raggazza postures up in Cusumano's guard and throws a big left but Cusumano blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raggazza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raggazza postures up and lands a big shot to Cusumano's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raggazza throws a series of strikes that have Cusumano backpedaling.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Raggazza.
Raggazza misses the shot to the body.
Raggazza slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Raggazza avoids nicely.
Raggazza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Raggazza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Raggazza.
Raggazza swings for the body but Cusumano moves out of range. #TD#
Raggazza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Raggazza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raggazza.
Cusumano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raggazza scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Cusumano is refusing to be controlled, as Raggazza sits in half guard.
Danny Raggazza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cusumano won't allow Raggazza to pass to mount. #SUB#
Raggazza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Raggazza is working for a kimura but Cusumano is defending it quite comfortably.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raggazza.
Raggazza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cusumano is looking for a sweep. Raggazza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Raggazza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cusumano is staying active underneath Raggazza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raggazza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Raggazza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raggazza is nestled in close to Cusumano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raggazza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raggazza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cusumano's head.
Cusumano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raggazza is working away from the top position though.
Raggazza is looking to advance position but Cusumano won't allow it.
Cusumano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raggazza throwing shots but Cusumano is blocking nicely.
Raggazza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cusumano reverses the position - he's now on top in Raggazza's guard. #T3##SUB#
Raggazza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cusumano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cusumano preventing the sweep.
Raggazza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cusumano manages to get himself to full guard.

Raggazza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cusumano has momentary wrist control but Raggazza slips an elbow through the middle.
Raggazza with a nice head shot there.
Raggazza throws a big elbow that misses.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raggazza. #T4#
Raggazza looking to sit in guard and control but Cusumano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Raggazza wants to sweep here but Cusumano controlling him for the moment.
Raggazza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cusumano's guard.

Raggazza postures up in Cusumano's guard and throws a big left but Cusumano blocks it.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Raggazza from controlling successfully.
Raggazza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raggazza throwing strikes from guard but Cusumano blocks nicely.
Raggazza trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raggazza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cusumano dives on top into guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Raggazza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Raggazza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raggazza lands a nice shot to the body.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raggazza.
Raggazza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cusumano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raggazza throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Raggazza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cusumano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Raggazza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raggazza jabs at Cusumano's body.
Raggazza throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Raggazza misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raggazza.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raggazza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Raggazza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raggazza misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Raggazza.
A swing and a miss from Raggazza.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raggazza at a distance.
Raggazza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cusumano.
Raggazza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cusumano pinned against the cage. Cusumano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raggazza.
Raggazza shoots in for a double leg but Cusumano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Raggazza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Raggazza avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Raggazza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raggazza lands with a straight right. Cusumano didn't see that one coming.
Raggazza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggazza misses with a straight left.
Raggazza lands a body shot.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Raggazza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raggazza throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Raggazza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Raggazza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusumano.
Raggazza throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Raggazza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Raggazza shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl out of it but Raggazza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Raggazza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raggazza lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Raggazza.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Raggazza scores with a body shot.
Raggazza misses with a wild body shot.
Cusumano lands with a nice body punch.
Raggazza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Steve Cusumano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raggazza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Cusumano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raggazza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raggazza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raggazza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cusumano swivels and escapes.
Raggazza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusumano.
Raggazza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cusumano sprawls well. Cusumano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raggazza gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano lands with a nice body punch.
Raggazza dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raggazza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cusumano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve Cusumano.
I think Cusumano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cusumano!
A victorious Steve Cusumano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Escobarre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cusumano!
Escobarre is working Cusumano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Escobarre throws a strike aimed at the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano wants to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Cusumano is working away.
Escobarre looks up at the clock and then as Cusumano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Escobarre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Escobarre throws an elbow but Cusumano slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Cusumano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobarre working the ground and pound but Cusumano is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB#
Escobarre swings around for an armbar but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobarre's guard.
Cusumano is working Escobarre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobarre trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cusumano defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobarre is looking for a triangle but Cusumano pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cusumano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Cusumano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Escobarre misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano throws a leg kick
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusumanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Escobarre cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano jabs at Escobarre's body.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Cusumano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobarre. Escobarre gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escobarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot.
Cusumano catches Escobarre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Escobarre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cusumano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease.
Escobarre tries to counter with a takedown but Cusumano is quick to defend against it.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Escobarre misses with a jab to the body
and Cusumano counters with a two punch combo.
Escobarre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cusumano under the eye.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Escobarre instigates a clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobarre has him pressed against the cage.
Escobarre lands with a right to the head.
Escobarre digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano tries to break free but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusumano as he connects with a hook.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Escobarre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cusumano or not.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobarre.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Cusumano can't break the clinch. #T3#
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobarre is leaning against Cusumano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Escobarre is trying to trip Cusumano. He has hold of a leg but Cusumano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Escobarre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Escobarre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cusumano!
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Escobarre's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Escobarre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cusumano hang on?
Escobarre looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cusumano is trying to escape the mount.
Escobarre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a looping left.
Escobarre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Escobarre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Cusumano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Escobarre.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.
The crowd cheers as Escobarre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Escobarre checks the leg kick.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano blocks a jab.
Escobarre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobarre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
Cusumano connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Cusumano connects with a leg kick.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve Cusumano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cusumano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano throws a combination. Escobarre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano misses the body punch
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Escobarre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Escobarre scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusumano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobarre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre is working Cusumano over against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Escobarre.
Come on Escobarre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Escobarre has the dominant position.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobarre, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 30 - Raymaker Vs Mad Onion
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Khan has managed to clinch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Cusumano moves out of range and Khan only half commits. #CL#
Khan gets a clinch.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano. #BC2#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Cusumano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Khan backing away here, and Cusumano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
A shot to the liver by Cusumano. Beautiful body shot.
Cusumano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cusumano feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Cusumano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #CL#
Khan rushes Cusumano and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Cusumano is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cusumano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Khan misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.#BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cusumano.
Khan connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Khan.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khan tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Khan throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan wants to clinch but Cusumano slips to the side
and Cusumano counters with a thumping low kick.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khan eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan slips under a jab.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Khan clinches. #T4#
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cusumano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Khan.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Cusumano's front leg but catches the back leg as Cusumano tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Argat Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khan wants to clinch.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Khan.
Cusumano slips a jab from Khan.
Cusumano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cusumano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cusumano in his tracks.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Cusumano slips under a jab.
Cusumano is looking to land body kicks.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Khan crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Khan is rocked!
Good leg kick by Khan.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Cusumano works Khan's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Khan tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cusumano lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Khan connects with a leg kick.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cusumano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Cusumano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #T3#
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cusumano scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cusumano throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan throws a big counter combination but Cusumano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Steve Cusumano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusumano blocks a low kick nicely.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Cusumano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cusumano throws a combination. Khan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cusumano misses with a leg kick
and Khan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Cusumano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Argat Khan!
Argat Khan retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Argat Khan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Bilous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Bilous.
Bilous swinging wildly here.
Jab by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Bilous - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bilous misses its intended target.
Bilous lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Bilous.
Bilous looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Bilous.
A jab from Bilous does it's job there.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Bilous avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bilous checks a leg kick.
A left and a right from Bilous both land. Nice combination.
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Bilous ducks under and follows up with a left that Bilous also avoids with ease.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Bilous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bilous.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilous takes one on the button.
Bilous throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Bilous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Cusumano blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bilous, as that shot connected.
Cusumano lands a body shot.
No joy there for Bilous, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Bilous tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bilous misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cusumano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bilous takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bilous throws a jab when Cusumano was well out of range.
Bilous showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
A big left from Bilous misses.
Bilous throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Bilous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bilous misses with a double jab.
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Steve Cusumano's cut is getting worse.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cusumano misses the body punch
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bilous walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cusumano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Cusumano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bilous throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Cusumano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bilous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bilous looks winded!
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bilous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Bilous with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Bilous.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilous manages to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
The crowd cheers as Bilous lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
Bilous misses with a right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilous lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano punishes Bilous's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilous throws out the jab.
Cusumano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bilous connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bilous counters with a stiff right hand.
Bilous throws a lazy head kick
and Cusumano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bilous throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bilous moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bilous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Bilous.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Bilous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano checks the leg kick.
Cusumano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bilous on the side of the head.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Bilous avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Bilous.
It seemed like Bilous was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Cusumano checks a low kick from Bilous.
Cusumano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bilouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Bilous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
Cusumano avoids a kick to the body.
Bilous misses with a body shot. #KD#
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Bilous crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bilous is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pavlo Bilous has been cut.
Cusumano lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bilous - he's out on his feet here! Cusumano follows up with another monster hook that separates Bilous from consciousness! Bilous falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Cusumano stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cusumano!
An out of breath Steve Cusumano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 18 - Cusumano Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws a push kick but Cusumano slaps the foot to one side.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Cusumano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Cusumano clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes Iii seems unphased.
Cusumano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Cusumano.
Cusumano catches Tepes Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tepes Iii throws out the jab.
Cusumano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes Iii. That's going to slow Cusumano down.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii tries a low kick but Cusumano avoids it.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Cusumano misses with a body punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Cusumano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Cusumano.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Tepes Iii.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
A counter left hand to the body from Cusumano misses its target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cusumano!
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano stalks Tepes Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tepes Iii's face. Tepes Iii staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tepes Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Cusumano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cusumano defends it well.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Tepes Iii thumps Cusumano with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusumano lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand. #CUT#The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Tepes Iii avoids nicely. #T3#
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes Iii cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Cusumano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Cusumano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cusumano lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Tepes Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Tepes Iii misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Cusumano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cusumano's knee momentarily.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Cusumano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Tepes Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cusumano moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Cusumano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii punishes Cusumano's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii lands the left hand.
Cusumano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.#T3#
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tepes Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cusumano has got the better of the exchanges.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii lands a body shot.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes Iii lands a front kick.
Tepes Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
A low kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cusumano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cusumano's sensitive parts.
Tepes Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Tepes Iii thows a leg kick but Cusumano checks it
and Cusumano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cusumano misses with a body shot
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Cusumano misses with a double jab
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Cusumano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.
A jab from Tepes Iii misses.
Cusumano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.#T1#
A jab from Cusumano does it's job there.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Tepes Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cusumano counter with a right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tepes Iii feints and then cracks Cusumano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cusumano down.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii throws the left hand but Cusumano avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano throws a sloppy head kick and Tepes Iii moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cusumano throws a big counter combination but Tepes Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cusumano. That did some damage!
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Cusumano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tepes Iii! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Tepes Iii keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tepes Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii stalls.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii looks to land a body kick but Cusumano moved away.
Nice shot lands for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cusumano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii. #T1#
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii misses with a body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tepes Iii coming out on top.#T2#
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Tepes Iii rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tepes Iii stalling the fight.
Tepes Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Tepes Iii stalling in the clinch.
Tepes Iii wants to stall.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position but instead, Cusumano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano won't allow it.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tepes Iii prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano being controlled against the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to pull guard but Cusumano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii is struggling to control the position.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tepes Iii has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vlad Tepes Iii.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tepes Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii with the inside leg kick.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Cusumano throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Cusumano swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Cusumano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano misses with a combination #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Cusumano kicks off Tepes Iii and gets to his feet.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Vlad Tepes Iii is the new welterweight champion!

Event: OFK 14 - Cusumano Vs Poggle
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano works Poggle's body with a nice hook.
Poggle misses with a few strikes there.
Poggle throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poggle tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poggle circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano defending well as Poggle loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Iron mikes mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Poggle avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poggle finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poggle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Poggle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poggle misses with a body shot.
Poggle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poggle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poggle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusumano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poggle. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poggle. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusumano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poggle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano throws a push kick but Poggle slaps the foot to one side.
Cusumano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cusumano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cusumano works Poggle's body with a nice hook.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Poggle moves out of range.
Poggle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cusumano rather than just go for the knockout.
Poggle lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poggle has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Poggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Poggle clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Poggle takes the fight into the clinch.
Poggle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poggle.
Poggle tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Poggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poggle lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Poggle.
Poggle misses with some punches.
Poggle has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poggle.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Poggle has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Poggle throws a head punch that misses.
Poggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poggle misses with a body punch.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Poggle.
A short right from Poggle.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poggle slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano. #CL2#
Poggle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poggle tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Poggle back against the cage.
Poggle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poggle misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch. #T4#
Cusumano misses with an uppercut.
Poggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Poggle.
Poggle looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Poggle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cusumano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poggle throws an off balance right hand
and Cusumano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cusumano lands with a shot to the body.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Poggle avoids them all with ease.
Poggle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poggle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Poggle.
Cusumano connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusumano as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Poggle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cusumano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poggle cracks Cusumano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Poggle misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Poggle scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Poggle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cusumano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poggle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusumano drops his hands momentarily and Poggle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cusumano with a hook.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poggle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poggle misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poggle catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##KD#
Cusumano drops Poggle with a beautiful combination! Poggle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cusumano is looking for the KO!#ROC#Poggle is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Poggle.
Poggle is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
Poggle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano drops Poggle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Poggle! Cusumano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano retains his welterweight title!
Steve Cusumano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Cusumano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tepes Iii decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cusumano's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cusumano is looking to stand up but Tepes Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
Cusumano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Cusumano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tepes Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tepes Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tepes Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Tepes Iii. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii is looking to chop away at Cusumano's legs.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Cusumano didn't expect that.
Tepes Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Cusumano is looking to sweep but instead, Tepes Iii has passed into half guard. #T3#
Tepes Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cusumano defends it well.
Tepes Iii controlling the action here.
Cusumano is doing well to control the position and prevent Tepes Iii from advancing to side control.
Tepes Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cusumano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tepes Iii in particular looking to stall.
Cusumano pushes Tepes Iii off looking to stand but Tepes Iii dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano throws a series of strikes that have Tepes Iii backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano scores with a hook.
Cusumano throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tepes Iii eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
Cusumano with a nice cross.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Cusumano blocks the body kick.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Cusumano steps away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cusumano throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes Iii at a distance.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body. Tepes Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick as Cusumano jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cusumano saw it coming and moves away.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
As Tepes Iii looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Tepes Iii just gets out of the way.
Tepes Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tepes Iii takes a swing at Cusumano's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes Iii scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one.
Cusumano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cusumano duly obliges.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. Cusumano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tepes Iii motions for Cusumano to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cusumano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Cusumano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tepes Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cusumano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tepes Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Tepes Iii with a series of wild strikes but Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a hook but Tepes Iii avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cusumano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Cusumano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes Iii defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tepes Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab. Cusumano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cusumano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well. #T4#
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Tepes Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tepes Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Cusumano throws the kick towards the body but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses. #T1#
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tepes Iii darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cusumano on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cusumano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Tepes Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Tepes Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii content to stall in guard here.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Tepes Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass. #T3#
Tepes Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Cusumano keeps moving.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Tepes Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Tepes Iii also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Tepes Iii. #T4#
Cusumano scores with a jab to the head.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cusumano misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii thows a body kick. Cusumano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Jab by Cusumano.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Cusumano misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii shoots in but Cusumano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Steve Cusumano did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Cusumano misses
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano motions for Tepes Iii to come forward. Cusumano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano misses with a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tepes Iii, as that shot connected.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii lands with a right hand.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a sloppy body shot
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano throws a body kick.
Cusumano throws an off balance right hand
letting Tepes Iii counter with a right hand.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cusumano really felt that one!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Tepes Iii catches Cusumano right on the button with a cross.
Cusumano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Tepes Iii throws a big counter head kick but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.
Cusumano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes Iii.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tepes Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cusumano throwing a counter right hand but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Cusumano looks for the body kick but Tepes Iii saw that one coming. #T3#
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Cusumano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusumano misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a body kick that stops Cusumano in his tracks momentarily.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Tepes Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Tepes Iii throws out a counter right but Cusumano avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Cusumano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
Cusumano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Cusumano misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Cusumano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Cusumano throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii checks it.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cusumano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! 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.#R5#
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Tepes Iii counters with a left to the body.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet but Tepes Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tepes Iii stands and throws Cusumano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Cusumano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cusumano's face as Tepes Iii controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Tepes Iii tries for a kimura but Cusumano is defending well.
Tepes Iii controls the position.
Tepes Iii wants to control for a moment but Cusumano uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cusumano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tepes Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cusumano's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes Iii is just out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Cusumano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tepes Iii's hands.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cusumano misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cusumano checks it well.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes Iii counters with a left to the body.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Tepes Iii responds with a good body kick, but Cusumano manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cusumano throws out the jab.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
Good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage. #T4#
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cusumano if he has to take too many more of those.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Tepes Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes Iii scores with a push kick.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes Iii. Tepes Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tepes Iii in his tracks.
Tepes Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Cusumano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Steve Cusumano retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: OFK #6 - Destroyer Vs Cusumano
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Destroyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Destroyer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cusumano manages to circle out of the way.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cusumano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.#T1#
Cusumano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cusumano.
Destroyer is looking to counter punch.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano thuds his shin into the meat of Destroyer's side.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Cusumano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cusumano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cusumano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. #T2#
Destroyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Destroyer persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Cusumano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
Cusumano with a hook.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Destroyer avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Cusumano as Destroyer shoots in.
Destroyer misses the jab.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destroyer.#T3#
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Destroyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cusumano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cusumano stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Destroyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Destroyer there.
Destroyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cusumano.#T4#
Cusumano throws a sloppy body shot
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer takes one to the chin there.
Destroyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Destroyer looks to land a combination. Cusumano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
A big right from Cusumano misses.
Destroyer takes a swing at Cusumano's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Destroyer looking to score a takedown here. Cusumano is defending well but Destroyer drives through and ends up in Cusumano's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Cusumano.
Cusumano scores with a shot to the body.
Destroyer dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cusumano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cusumano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.#TD#
Destroyer shoots in and gets a takedown into Cusumano's guard.#ES2#
Cusumano pushes Destroyer off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Cusumano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Cusumano throws out a powerful jab.
Cusumano lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve Cusumano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusumano lands with an overhand left.
Destroyer drops his hands momentarily and Cusumano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cusumano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Destroyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Cusumano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cusumano as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano lands a nice shot to the body.
Destroyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusumano's head backwards.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusumano.
Destroyer slips under a jab from Cusumano.
Cusumano feints a jab promting Destroyer to slip. Cusumano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Destroyer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Cusumano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Destroyer back to the cage. Cusumano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusumano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Destroyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Cusumano is defending well.
Cusumano scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Destroyer manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Destroyer'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.#SUB#
Destroyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cusumano has worked his arm free - good work by Cusumano!
Cusumano is looking for a sweep.
Cusumano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Destroyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano misses with a lunging right hand
and Destroyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cusumano thinking.
Cusumano cracks Destroyer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Destroyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano connects with a nice looking jab.
Cusumano scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Cusumano lands with a shot to the body.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl out of it but Destroyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Horrible takedown attempt by Destroyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Cusumano, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cusumano jabs at Destroyer's body.
Cusumano moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Destroyer defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Cusumano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cusumano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cusumano lands a jab-cross combination.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Cusumano misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Destroyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Destroyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Destroyer misses.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Cusumano as Destroyer shoots in.
As Destroyer backs off Cusumano throws a huge counter combo but Destroyer manages to avoid it all.
Cusumano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Destroyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cusumano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Destroyer back to the cage. Cusumano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cusumano lands with a hook. Destroyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with Cusumano, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes Cusumano against the cage but Cusumano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Destroyer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer tries to counter by clinching up but Cusumano breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destroyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Destroyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Destroyer.
Destroyer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses the shot to the body.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano just manages to avoid it.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Destroyer avoids a kick to the body.
Cusumano jabs Destroyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cusumano throws a right hand that misses
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Destroyer avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano misses with a hook.#T2#
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano lands a jab.
Destroyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
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!
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cusumano pinned against the cage. Cusumano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cusumano. #T3#
Cusumano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Destroyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cusumano - that will leave a mark!
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Cusumano just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4##TD#
Destroyer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cusumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Destroyer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cusumano to his feet.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Destroyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Destroyer moves into the clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destroyer has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano scores with a jab. Destroyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cusumano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Destroyer scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cusumano as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer is looking to clinch.
Cusumano is looking for the big counter here.
Destroyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Cusumano misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
No luck for Destroyer with that takedown attempt.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Destroyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cusumano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Destroyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#TD#
Destroyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Destroyer is in Cusumano's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Cusumano is keeping the position.
Cusumano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cusumano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Destroyer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cusumano dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Destroyer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cusumano is controlling him.
Destroyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cusumano is in close to Destroyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Destroyer wants to get back to his feet but Cusumano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cusumano looking to sit in guard and control but Destroyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cusumano looking for a sweep. Not yet Cusumano, not yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Destroyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet but Destroyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Destroyer stands up over Cusumano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cusumano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cusumano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cusumano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Steve Cusumano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a hook.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Cusumano is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rigano is just out of range.
Rigano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cusumano with a body shot.
Rigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cusumano swivels and escapes.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano. #T1#
Rigano throws an off balance right hand
and Cusumano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Cusumano.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Cusumano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Rigano tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Rigano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano wants to stand up but Rigano is controlling him. #T2#
Rigano passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rigano working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cusumano's thigh. Cusumano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rigano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusumano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cusumano trying to keep a closed guard but Rigano is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano'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.
#R2#
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Rigano.
Rigano has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cusumano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano jabs at Rigano's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rigano. #T1#
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rigano dives in and grabs Cusumano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusumano pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Cusumano sizes up Rigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rigano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Cusumano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cusumano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Cusumano lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Rigano moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cusumano.#ROC#
Rigano is rocked!#T2#
Rigano shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano misses with a jab to the body
and Rigano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Rigano with a series of wild strikes but Rigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rigano throws a counter combo.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Cusumano is predictable there
enabling Rigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Rigano connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cusumano's waist but Cusumano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD#
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Rigano crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cusumano.
Cusumano tries a low kick but Rigano avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano looks for a takedown but Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cusumano lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back. #TD2#
Rigano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cusumano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rigano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cusumano wants to get back to full guard.
Cusumano is trying to stand. #T1#
Rigano with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Rigano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cusumano manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rigano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cusumano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rigano has a closed guard, preventing Cusumano from standing up. #T2#
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rigano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cusumano doesn't defend quickly enough and Rigano has managed to lock this one up! Can Cusumano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rigano on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 15: Nielsen vs Hoyo
Date: Apr 16, 2019

#R1#
Cusumano throws a combination. Turturro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro misses with a body kick.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turturro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cusumano. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the ropes.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Turturro counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cusumano smiles and moves away.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano jabs at Turturro's body.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro misses with a double jab
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Turturro. #CL#
Turturro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Cusumano turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Turturro tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano scores with a nice strike.
Cusumano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Turturro drives through and clinches with Cusumano against the ropes.
Turturro tries to score a body lock takedown but Cusumano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Cusumano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turturro dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Despite the aggression on Cusumano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turturro throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a monster overhand right that drops Turturro! Cusumano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Our winner, Steve Cusumano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NSC 7: Escobar vs Power
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Harris is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cusumano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cusumano.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris misses with a hook
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Cusumano.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
Cusumano tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the ropes.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris cracks Cusumano with a nice body shot.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Harris keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Harris.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #T2#
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris lands a right hand. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
A big right from Harris misses.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch.
As Harris looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Harris just gets out of the way.
Harris connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Harris lunges at Cusumano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusumano's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Harris tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range. #CL2#
Harris clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Harris presses Cusumano against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1##BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris wants to clinch.
Cusumano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harris is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris feints a jab promting Cusumano to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cusumano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cusumano to score with a decent uppercut.
Harris tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cusumano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Cusumano sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Cusumano avoids it this time.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cusumano counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Harris has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily. #CUT2#
Steve Cusumano's cut is getting worse.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Cusumano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cusumano tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is leaning against Cusumano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cusumano wants to break free but Harris has control.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Anselmo Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris pushes Cusumano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Anselmo Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Cusumano tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the ropes.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris works on Cusumano's body with a couple of short punches.
Cusumano throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris prevents a body shot from Cusumano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!

Anselmo Harris wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 3 : Joy vs Tektas
Date: Feb 19, 2019

#R1#
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa shoots for a takedown but Cusumano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Barbosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Barbosa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cusumano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barbosa's guard! Nice work there by Cusumano! #T1#
Cusumano stopping the sweep attempt from Barbosa.
Cusumano prevents Barbosa from getting back to his feet.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but Cusumano is having none of it.
Barbosa managing to control the position.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa seems keen to control Cusumano's posture.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Cusumano keeps moving.
Barbosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Barbosa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cusumano scores with a one two! Barbosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Barbosa throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Cusumano.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. Cusumano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Cusumano counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cusumano eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa cracks Cusumano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Barbosa cracks Cusumano with an open hand slap.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Cusumano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusumano misses with a hook.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Cusumano and move into the clinch position.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa tries to work over Cusumano's front leg with a kick but Cusumano checks it.
Cusumano takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cusumano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Cusumano.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Cusumano throws a one two combo.
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 Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cusumano lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cusumano rushes Barbosa with punches - Barbosa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Barbosa goes down! Cusumano follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Daniel Barbosa had this to say: 'That was most unfortunate, sir i hope you have endless farts for the rest of the night. '.

Event: ABW 192 Verygood - Murhaa
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano digs a good body shot into Vattalles's ribs.
Cusumano lands with a shot to the body.
Cusumano connects with a crisp jab.
Vattalles blocks a head kick by Cusumano.
Cusumano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vattalles's hands.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Vattalles counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
We've been informed that Cusumano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Vattalles throws a solid leg kick but Cusumano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vattalles.#TD#
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cusumano is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vattalles keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cusumano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vattalles is proving hard to escape from.
Cusumano trying to control but Vattalles is working from the bottom.
Cusumano preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vattalles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cusumano is aware though and is defending well.
Cusumano stays in close to Vattalles's body and controls the position.
Cusumano trying to control but Vattalles is working from the bottom.
Cusumano trying to move into half guard but instead Vattalles has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Cusumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles throwing strikes from guard but Cusumano blocks nicely.
Vattalles is fighting to break Cusumano's control of his arms but Cusumano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vattalles trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Cusumano misses its intended target.
Vattalles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vattalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Vattalles lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cusumano stuns Vattalles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cusumano moves forwards but Vattalles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cusumano tried to score with a low kick but Vattalles checks it.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cusumano swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Vattalles holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vattalles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Vattalles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cusumano struggling a bit here.
Vattalles is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vattalles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cusumano is looking to chop away at Vattalles's legs.
Cusumano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Vattalles avoids nicely.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vattalles tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
Vattalles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vattalles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vattalles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Vattalles looking to pass the guard.
Cusumano trying to control the position here. #T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vattalles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Vattalles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cusumano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cusumano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vattalles 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.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Vattalles is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vattalles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vattalles trying to advance position but Cusumano counters by regaining guard.
Vattalles cracks Cusumano with a solid left hand.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vattalles.
Vattalles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Vattalles passes Cusumano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mee Vattalles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Vattalles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vattalles working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Vattalles seems to be working for a kimura but Cusumano defends the submission attempt.
Vattalles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cusumano's head.
Vattalles looks to land a strike but Cusumano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vattalles is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing that Vattalles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vattalles preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Cusumano is retaining full guard.
Vattalles stands up over Cusumano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cusumano pulls Vattalles in close to prevent any damage.
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cusumano can't keep his opponent in guard - Vattalles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vattalles with the ground and pound but Cusumano uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Cusumano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vattalles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Cusumano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vattalles.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Vattalles moves out of range.
Vattalles tries to counter with a takedown but Cusumano is quick to defend against it.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown.
Cusumano throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vattalles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Vattalles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles tries to land a leg kick but Cusumano saw it coming and moves away.
Cusumano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vattalles was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusumano.
Vattalles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vattalles fails with the takedown.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vattalles shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Vattalles moves into the clinch successfully. #T1##BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vattalles at a distance.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Cusumano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cusumano continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vattalles.
Cusumano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vattalles rather than just go for the knockout.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vattalles lands a jab.
Mee Vattalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vattalles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vattalles throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Cusumano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cusumano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cusumano finds it's way through Vattalles's defenses. #T2#
Cusumano throws a hook but Vattalles avoids it easily.
Vattalles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a hook. Vattalles ducked under it nicely.
Vattalles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusumano finds it's way round the side to connect with Vattalles's head.
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cusumano scores with the left hand. Vattalles knows he should have avoided that one.
Cusumano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD#
Cusumano gets caught flat footed, as Vattalles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Cusumano pushes Vattalles off and gets back to his feet.
Vattalles dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cusumano lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Vattalles avoids nicely. #TD#
Vattalles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vattalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vattalles wants to free his trapped foot but Cusumano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cusumano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vattalles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vattalles stops Cusumano from standing up.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vattalles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cusumano is keeping the position for now.
Vattalles won't allow Cusumano to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vattalles sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusumano scores with a jab.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cusumano checks a low kick from Vattalles.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cusumano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Vattalles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vattalles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cusumano, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cusumano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cusumano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cusumano!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Cusumano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 181 Kai - Carsara
Date: Dec 04, 2018

#R1#
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano is having none of it.
McGettigan wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGettigan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cusumano manages to circle out of the way.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
McGettigan is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
McGettigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from McGettigan.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McGettigan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
McGettigan gets a clinch.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGettigan misses with a body punch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
McGettigan pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cusumano slips a straight right by McGettigan.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.#T2##CL#
McGettigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
McGettigan lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano is looking to break free of the clinch but McGettigan has double underhooks.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from McGettigan as the two fighters clinch.
McGettigan lands with a short shot to the head.
McGettigan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGettigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cusumanos head.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards. #T3#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGettigan lands with a light punch inside.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano staying out of range there.#T4#
McGettigan moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGettigan checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
Cusumano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGettigan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cusumano looks to land a left hand but McGettigan moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but McGettigan won't allow it.
McGettigan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
McGettigan scores with a hook to the body.
Cusumano tries to throw a body punch but McGettigan avoids it by throwing Cusumano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGettigan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cusumano tries to keep at a distance but McGettigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
McGettigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
McGettigan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGettigan tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing McGettigan back against the cage.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGettigan, as that shot connected.
McGettigan clobbers Cusumano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGettigan shoots in but no luck this time.
Cusumano throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a nice body punch.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.#CL#
McGettigan rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGettigan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
McGettigan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGettigan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGettigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #T2##CL#
McGettigan moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from McGettigan.
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
McGettigan breaks the clinch.
McGettigan ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
McGettigan darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.
McGettigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
McGettigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McGettigan presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGettigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGettigan defending well as Cusumano loads up on a big left hand.
Cusumano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusumano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McGettigan is looking to clinch.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from McGettigan.#CL#
McGettigan clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
McGettigan jabs Cusumano right on the nose. Cusumano blinks but takes it well.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tom McGettigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGettigan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGettigan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McGettigan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGettigan lands a left hand.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but McGettigan is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom McGettigan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R3#
McGettigan misses with a straight left.
McGettigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - McGettigan scores with a four punch combination!
McGettigan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
McGettigan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGettigan slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a right hook to the body.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
McGettigan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGettigan swinging wildly here.
Cusumano takes one to the chin there.
McGettigan misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano scores with a body shot.
McGettigan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.#T1#
Cusumano throws out a powerful jab.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to move into range but McGettigan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but McGettigan avoids it well.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but McGettigan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGettigan back to the cage. Cusumano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGettigan moves out of range of the strikes.
McGettigan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGettigan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cusumano stuns McGettigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination. #T2#
McGettigan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGettigan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
McGettigan has Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan working aggressively here.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGettigan. #BC2#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but McGettigan avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cusumano wants to slow McGettigan down by chopping away at his legs.
McGettigan tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
McGettigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
McGettigan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
McGettigan closes the distance and clinches.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
McGettigan misses with a punch to the body.
McGettigan tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tom McGettigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGettigan misses with some punches.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGettigan has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGettigan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
McGettigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGettigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano tries to break free but McGettigan pushes him back against the cage.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano tries to circle away but McGettigan has him pinned against the cage.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom McGettigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGettigan, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ABW 174 170lbs Eliminators
Date: Nov 08, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cusumano tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cusumano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turner.
Cusumano being controlled here, momentarily.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR#
Turner is trying to control the position but Cusumano postures up.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner controlling the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner 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.#SUB2#
Turner has his foot on Cusumano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cusumano works his way back into a safe position though.
Cusumano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cusumano advances position into side control!#SU#
Cusumano decides to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Cusumano down.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusumano is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Cusumano is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
As Turner looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Turner just gets out of the way.
Turner lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
Cusumano wants to control but Turner postures up.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turner is still trying to improve position.
Turner cracks Cusumano with a big elbow. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cusumano!
Turner throwing strikes here but Cusumano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cusumano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cusumano slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cusumano trying to control from the bottom.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cusumano is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner controlling the action here.
Cusumano is looking to improve his position.
Turner passes to side control.
Turner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cusumano's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano slips under a jab.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Cusumano saw that one coming.
Cusumano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cusumano counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Cusumano slips under a jab from Turner.
Cusumano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Cusumano only half commits. #T1#
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Cusumano tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
Cusumano tries to break free but Turner pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cusumano wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner moves forwards but Cusumano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner lands the left hand.
Cusumano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Cusumano's head.
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!
Turner fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Turner gets a clinch. #T2#
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Turner is looking to control Cusumano's arms but Cusumano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
Cusumano wants to break free but Turner has control.
Turner prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Turner has Cusumano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cusumano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elgin Turner.
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Turner has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Turner lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Turner lands a right hand.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Cusumano avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Turner as the two fighters clinch.
Cusumano prevents a body shot from Turner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Turner.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
Turner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Turner.
Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turner lands a body punch.
Turner tries for a takedown but Cusumano manages to get underhooks.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Cusumano controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Cusumano slips a jab from Turner.
Cusumano throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Turner scores with the left hand. Cusumano knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano staying out of range there.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cusumano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Cusumano is rocked!
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Oh Cusumano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cusumano to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cusumano looks to clinch but Turner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cusumano taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Cusumano is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Cusumano's guard.#ES#
Cusumano wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Cusumano tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Cusumano defends it. #SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cusumano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Cusumano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva trying to control the action but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Cusumano defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Cusumano is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cusumano desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cusumano is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Cusumano defends it. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cusumano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cusumano reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Cusumano won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Cusumano pushes his legs off easily.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cusumano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cusumano postures up.
Cusumano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cusumano won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Silva looking for subs off his back but Cusumano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cusumano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva. #T4##SU#
Cusumano escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
As Cusumano backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Cusumano manages to avoid it all.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Cusumano - just one landing.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Cusumano gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Cusumano prevents a body shot from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cusumano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Cusumano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Cusumano misses.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Cusumano lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Silva looks to clinch
and Cusumano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano catches Silva with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Silva forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cusumano!
A relieved looking Steve Cusumano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOFC 119 - Andreev vs Song
Date: Aug 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Arias.
Arias lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arias keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Arias is controlling the position.
Arias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arias lands a right hand.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
Arias can't find room to land a body shot as Cusumano controls the action.
Cusumano is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Arias presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Arias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arias. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias.
Arias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Arias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias can't get the takedown.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arias has him pressed against the cage.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arias. #TD2#
Arias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cusumano clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Arias wants to control but Cusumano is keeping busy.
Arias avoiding Cusumano 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Arias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arias is punishing Cusumano with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Cusumano is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Arias gets his way! #T3#
Cusumano can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Arias working for a choke but Cusumano is defending well.
Arias is punishing Cusumano with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arias struggling to land strikes to the head as Cusumano covers up.
Arias is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Cusumano covering up well under a series of strikes from Arias.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arias controlling the positon.
Arias punches Cusumano on the ear.
Arias is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Cusumano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arias keeps control of the position easily here as Cusumano tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Arias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano wants to get back to striking at distance but Arias won't allow it.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arias lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Arias.
Arias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias struggles to land a body shot inside as Cusumano controls his hands.
Arias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Arias lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano. #T1#
Arias pushes Cusumano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arias lands with a left to the head.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Arias is controlling him.
A short left from Arias.
Arias lands a left hand.
Arias prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Arias tries to work over Cusumano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cusumano is trying to push Arias away but Arias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano. #TD2#
Arias is trying to trip Cusumano. He has hold of a leg but Cusumano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Arias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Arias stops Cusumano from standing up.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias advances to half guard.
Arias prevents Cusumano from improving his position.#T2#
Cusumano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arias trying to mount his opponent but Cusumano defends it.
Cusumano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias throws a strike but Cusumano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano wants to get up but he can't break Arias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cusumano trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cusumano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Arias pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cusumano throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cusumano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arias wants to sweep here but Cusumano controlling him for the moment.
Arias pulls Cusumano in close to his closed guard and prevents Cusumano from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cusumano's head.
Arias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cusumano doesn't seem bothered though.
Arias pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arias tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Arias tenderised Cusumano's leg. Cusumano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Arias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Arias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arias wants to counter with a clinch but Cusumano pushes him away.#CL2#
Arias forces Cusumano back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Arias moves out of range.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arias fakes the leg kick and cracks Cusumano in the body.
Arias lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head.
No luck for Arias with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Arias rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cusumano or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Arias gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Arias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arias scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Cusumano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arias.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cusumano keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cusumano!
Cusumano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Arias wants to counter with a clinch but Cusumano pushes him away.#T2#
Arias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arias moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arias darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Cusumano's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arias cracks Cusumano with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Arias gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cusumano regains guard.
Arias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Arias.
Arias cracks Cusumano with a big elbow.
Cusumano is not content to let Arias control the position. #T3#
Cusumano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arias has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arias connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cusumano some visible discomfort.
Cusumano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arias scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cusumano to see if he's OK.
Arias is looking to take a break and control but Cusumano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arias scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Arias lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cusumano down.
Arias scoring with punches from side control.
Cusumano is pushing Arias's head away, looking to escape. Arias manages to hold on to the position though.
Arias lands a nice forearm strike.
Arias landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arias trying to control the action but Cusumano is working from the bottom.
Arias throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!

Event: KOFC 116 - Fett vs Andreev
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Dennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Dennis persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Cusumano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dennis circles away quickly and effectively.
Dennis has a takedown stuffed.
Dennis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cusumano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano scores with a punch to the head.
Dennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennis 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Dennis avoids nicely. #T1#
Cusumano misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Cusumano - just one landing.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusumano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dennis finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cusumano's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Dennis falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IHOF 7: High Treason
Date: Apr 20, 2018

#R1#
Cusumano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cash.
Cash pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cusumano back to the cage. Cash follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
We've been informed that Cusumano has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cash throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cash walks into a left hand.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Cusumano. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Cusumano.
Cash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cash lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano misses with a straight right.
Cash was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Cash misses.
Cusumano lands a right hook to the body.
Cash scores with a hook.
A cross from Cusumano lands.
Cusumano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cash throws a shot to the body.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Cash with a series of wild strikes but Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Cash scores with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cusumano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cash - the referee stops the clock and Cusumano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cash. Cusumano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cash lands a jab to Cusumano's midsection.
Cusumano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusumano.
Cash throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cash. Beautiful body shot.
Cusumano walks into a straight right hand from Cash.
Cash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cash.
Cusumano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cash.#TD2#
Cusumano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cash was covering up waiting for the punch and Cusumano finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Cash looking for a guillotine here but Cusumano defends easily. #T2#
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cusumano is sitting in close to Cash's body. Cash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cusumano is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cusumano is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cash.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronie Cash!
Ronie Cash is the new middleweight champion!

Event: IHOF V: Vendetta
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Cusumano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cusumano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cusumano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sight defending well though.
Cusumano working the head and body with strikes.
Sight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cusumano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cusumano working over Sight with some ground and pound. Sight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cusumano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sight felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cusumano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Cusumano there.
Sight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano lands strikes from half guard.
Cusumano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cusumano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cusumano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Sight is rocked!
Cusumano lands strikes from half guard.
Sight is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano lands a big elbow - Sight is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cusumano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Cusumano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusumano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samm throws a series of punches but Cusumano avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samm tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samm misses with a looping right.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Samm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cusumano has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Samm's body.#CL2#
Samm closes the distance and pushes Cusumano back into the cage.
Cusumano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samm trying to land knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samm's waist but Samm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cusumano off to one side.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm misses with a body kick.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samm throws out the jab.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Samm is just out of range.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Samm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Samm.
Samm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samm misses with a left hand
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Samm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Cusumano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a solid leg kick but Samm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cusumano.
Samm lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Samm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Samm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Samm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cusumano throws a body kick that misses.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Samm.
As Samm looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Samm just gets out of the way.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Samm with a nice cross.
Cusumano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Samm checks a low kick from Cusumano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samm. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm lands a jab to the head.
Cusumano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Samm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Samm avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Samm scores with a decent looking hook.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Samm ducks down to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Cusumano gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Samm is looking for a sweep.
Samm defending against the ground and pound.
Samm controls the position for a moment.
Samm struggling a bit here.#T4#
Samm tries to buck Cusumano off but Cusumano is having none of it.
Samm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cusumano.
Samm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cusumano.
Cusumano laying and praying for a moment but Samm takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cusumano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Samm trying to control but Cusumano postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cusumano lands a nice short elbow.
Cusumano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cusumano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucifer Samm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Cusumano drops Samm with a nice combination! Cusumano dives into Samm's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Samm is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Samm has been cut.
Samm controlling Cusumano's posture.
Samm is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano wants to control from the top but Samm keeps moving.
Cusumano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano wants to control from the top but Samm keeps moving.
Samm wants to stand but Cusumano is controlling the position.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Samm is keeping the position.
Cusumano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cusumano distracts Samm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Samm working for a triangle but Cusumano defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano trying to control but Samm is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cusumano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Samm looking for a sweep. Not yet Samm, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Cusumano works over Samm with some ground and pound from guard.
Cusumano throws a big elbow that misses.
Samm pulls Cusumano in to control the position.
Samm keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano chips away with some ground and pound.
Steve Cusumano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Cusumano looking to improve position, pressing down on Samm's thigh with his hand. Samm seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cusumano paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cusumano's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Samm picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucifer Samm!
Lucifer Samm made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 8
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Vicious darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicious keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vicious works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cusumano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vicious keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vicious is looking to improve his position.
Vicious is looking to escape.
Vicious is positioning himself well to prevent Cusumano advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vicious defending well though.
Cusumano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cusumano misses with a head shot. Vicious uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vicious looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicious , not yet. #T1#
Cusumano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vicious 's head.
Vicious has his hands on Cusumano's head, controlling the position.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cusumano throws a strike but Vicious rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vicious loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vicious is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cusumano controlling Vicious 's posture. #T2#
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet but Vicious is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Vicious '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.
Cusumano 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.#SU#
Vicious gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cusumano closes the distance and clinches up with Vicious , looking for a takedown. Cusumano pushes Vicious against the cage but Vicious circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicious lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cusumano will feel that in the morning.
Vicious looks for the body kick but Cusumano saw that one coming. #T3#
Vicious looks for the body kick but Cusumano saw that one coming.
Vicious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cusumano.
Vicious throws a wild body kick that Cusumano sees coming a mile off.
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vicious lands with a nice body kick.
Cusumano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Vicious .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vicious as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Vicious wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sic Vicious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Vicious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Cusumano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicious manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cusumano's best efforts.
Vicious makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vicious .#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vicious manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Vicious breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vicious goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sic Vicious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vicious rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusumano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sic Vicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Vicious lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Vicious , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vicious bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusumano's head.
Vicious works the jab nicely.
Vicious misses with a kick to the body.
Vicious misses with a kick to the body.
Cusumano throws a low kick, looking for Vicious 's leg but Vicious calmly moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Cusumano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Vicious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown but Vicious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vicious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Vicious .
Vicious throws a wild body kick that Cusumano sees coming a mile off.
Nice sprawl there from Vicious as Cusumano shoots in.
Vicious throws a body kick that misses.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicious cracks Cusumano with a good jab.
Cusumano shoots for a takedown but Vicious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cusumano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vicious pinned against the cage. Vicious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sic Vicious dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicious .
Cusumano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vicious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Vicious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cusumano momentarily.
Sic Vicious is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cusumano.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vicious .
Vicious avoids a kick to the body.
Vicious throws the kick towards the body but Cusumano avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Cusumano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cusumano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicious tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vicious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vicious misses with a body kick.
Vicious scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cusumano misses.
Vicious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicious explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cusumano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vicious defends well and Cusumano ends up having to push Vicious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicious is looking for a counter combo.
Vicious is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cusumano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vicious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Cusumano with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A left lands for Vicious .
Cusumano darts in looking for a takedown but Vicious gets double underhooks and turns Cusumano into the cage.
Sic Vicious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cusumano.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Vicious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vicious cracks Cusumano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vicious .
Cusumano throws a one two combo.
Cusumano shoots in for a double leg but Vicious sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Vicious throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vicious misses with a kick to the body.
Cusumano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Vicious .
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vicious moves away.
Vicious throws a good cross that connects.
Vicious throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Vicious .
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Cusumano as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Cusumano walks into a left hand.
Cusumano shoots in but Vicious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Vicious moves out of range.
Vicious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vicious lands with an uppercut that bounces Cusumano off the cage and back into range.
Vicious throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Vicious lands.
Vicious swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vicious as he jumps to the side.
Cusumano misses with the combination.
It looked like Vicious was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cusumano.
Cusumano scores with a one two! Vicious had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Vicious does it's job there.
Vicious lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusumano's head.
Vicious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicious , as that shot connected. #T3#
Vicious tries to work over Cusumano's front leg with a kick but Cusumano checks it.
Vicious is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vicious cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vicious .
Vicious seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cusumano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicious misses the shot to the body.
Vicious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vicious scores with a sloppy right hand. Cusumano should have avoided that one.
Vicious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cusumano circles away quickly and effectively.
Vicious swinging wildly here.
Cusumano goes for a double leg but Vicious avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicious continues to drive forward.
Vicious throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vicious lands a jab to the nose.
Cusumano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vicious fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano just manages to avoid it.
Cusumano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve Cusumano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vicious cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Vicious throws a hook to the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Cusumano misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Vicious .
Vicious connects with a looping right hand.
Vicious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Vicious .
Cusumano shoots in but Vicious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicious throws a wild body kick that Cusumano sees coming a mile off.
Vicious stalks Cusumano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cusumano's face. Cusumano staggers backwards, shaken.
Cusumano slips under a jab from Vicious .
Vicious fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vicious throws a poor cross that misses
and Cusumano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cusumano shoots in and drives through. Vicious sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Vicious .
Vicious throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Vicious throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sic Vicious dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vicious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vicious digs a good hook to Cusumano's body.
Cusumano misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Cusumano 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.
Cusumano postures up and lands a big shot to Vicious 's brow.
Cusumano stands up over Vicious , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vicious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicious bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cusumano's guard. #REVR#
Cusumano is looking to stand back up but Vicious counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cusumano.
Vicious trying to control the pace.
Vicious continues to stall.#T1#
Cusumano is trying to stand.
Cusumano is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vicious jumps into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cusumano tries to escape but Vicious is in control. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cusumano parries the strikes from Vicious easily there. Vicious is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cusumano to escape.
Vicious content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vicious has control of an arm but Cusumano manages to advance to Vicious 's back!
Sic Vicious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cusumano lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cusumano is trying to stick to Vicious 's back but Vicious is turning into Cusumano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cusumano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vicious .#T3#
Cusumano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Cusumano is working an open guard so Vicious takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vicious walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cusumano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Vicious coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Vicious .
A lazy left from Vicious finds it's target.
Vicious just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicious tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vicious lands an overhand right.
Cusumano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vicious rather than just go for the knockout.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vicious connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cusumano's hands.#T4#
Vicious catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano walks into a stiff left hand from Vicious .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano looks for a takedown but Vicious sprawls well.
Vicious misses with a low kick as Cusumano jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Vicious .
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicious is just out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Vicious moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vicious . Beautiful body shot.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vicious circles away quickly and effectively.
Cusumano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano throws an overhand right that lands on Vicious 's shoulder, as Vicious tries to avoid the shot.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cusumano misses with a wild body shot.
Vicious scores with a hook.
Vicious with a hook.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicious is just out of range.
Vicious throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Vicious misses.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sic Vicious showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vicious has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Sic Vicious !
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Sic Vicious !
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Sic Vicious !

Sic Vicious wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Sic Vicious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Olivera tries to clinch up.
Cusumano misses with a takedown
and Olivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Cusumano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera tries to improve position but can't.
Cusumano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivera on the ground.
Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera is working away.
Olivera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cusumano off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Cusumano showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cusumano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T1#
Olivera somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera manages to sink in the hooks.
Olivera tries to keep control of the position but Cusumano is staying busy.#SUB2#
Olivera looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Olivera is looking for the choke from the back position but Cusumano is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Olivera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Olivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2##SUB2#
Olivera sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cusumano taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Olivera!
Hector Olivera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UFC 3-Devil's Night
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Banks tries to clinch up.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusumano misses with a body kick.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano lands a head shot.#TD2#
Banks scores with a takedown into Cusumano's guard.#ES#
Cusumano is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC#
Cusumano breaks the clinch.
Cusumano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Cusumano #TD2#
and Banks counters with a shoot takedown. Cusumano fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Cusumano has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Banks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Banks tries for a takedown but Cusumano manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Banks has picked Cusumano up - he's going for a ride! Banks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Banks trying to pass the guard but Cusumano defending well.
Cusumano keeping hold of Banks's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to control but Cusumano is keeping him busy.
Cusumano tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg. #T2#
Banks prevents Cusumano from standing back up.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cusumano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cusumano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banks prevents Cusumano from getting back to his feet.
Banks trying to control but Cusumano is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cusumano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Cusumano jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Cusumano keeps the fight on the outside.
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Cusumano tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.#TD#
Banks gets caught napping as Cusumano dives in and scores a takedown. Banks manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Cusumano pushes his legs off easily.
Banks trying to control the position.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Cusumano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cusumano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cusumano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks looking to control.
Cusumano scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cusumano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Banks is trying to keep Cusumano in close.
Cusumano scoring with some ground and pound.
Cusumano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cusumano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cusumano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Cusumano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Banks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is trying to keep Cusumano in close.
Cusumano lands a couple of elbows.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cusumano landing with the ground and pound.
Cusumano distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cusumano arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Banks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!
A very excited looking Steve Cusumano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Only One
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ines tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ines misses with a looping right.
Cusumano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ines moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ines misses the target.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Ines avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano cracks Ines with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ines's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ines's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ines throws a hook but Cusumano avoids it easily.
Ines misses with an uppercut
letting Cusumano counter with a right hand.
Ines looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ines throws a right and a left that Cusumano avoids nicely.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ines.
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!
Ines moves out of range as Cusumano strikes.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cusumano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ines takes one to the chin there.
Ines misses with the combination. #T1#
Ines misses with an uppercut
and Cusumano counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Cusumano clips Ines with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Ines a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC#
Ines is rocked!
Ines drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cusumano to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Ines! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cusumano takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano retains his welterweight title!

Event: Impact
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Shoemaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano throws a hook but Shoemaker blocks it.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.
Cusumano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shoemaker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shoemaker moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Shoemaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cusumano looks to land a left hand but Shoemaker moved out of range nicely.
Shoemaker throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Shoemaker drops his hands momentarily and Cusumano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shoemaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Shoemaker clinches up with Cusumano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cusumano blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Cusumano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Cusumano is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shoemaker prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano can't break the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cusumano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Shoemaker.
I was talking to Shoemaker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano misses with a low kick.
Shoemaker tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Shoemaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoemaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shoemaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cusumano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shoemaker counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Shoemaker drives through and clinches with Cusumano against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker prevents Cusumano from breaking the clinch.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
Cusumano takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Shoemaker is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shoemaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jido Shoemaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoemaker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoemaker.
Jido Shoemaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoemaker in his tracks.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Cusumano moves out of range.
Shoemaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
Shoemaker looks to land a combination. Cusumano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cusumano throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoemaker counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
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!
Cusumano misses with the combination. #CL#
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
Shoemaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker lands a left hand.
Cusumano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shoemaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shoemaker has Cusumano pressed against the ropes, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusumanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusumano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shoemaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.
Shoemaker cracks Cusumano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoemaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jido Shoemaker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cusumano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shoemaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoemaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusumano. Shoemaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cusumano just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShoemaker.
Cusumano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cusumano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoemaker slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shoemaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Cusumano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Cusumano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoemaker slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Shoemaker wants to clinch.
Shoemaker misses with an uppercut.
Cusumano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cusumano connects with a nice looking jab.
Cusumano throws a body punch but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Shoemaker avoids the head kick by Cusumano.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shoemaker is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
It looked like Shoemaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shoemaker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano throws a hook to the side of Shoemaker's head but Shoemaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shoemaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shoemaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cusumano scores with a four punch combination!
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Shoemaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shoemaker lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoemaker tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoemaker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Cusumano tries to bum rush Shoemaker with a series of wild strikes but Shoemaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shoemaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusumano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cusumano throws a head kick that misses.
Cusumano misses with a double jab
and Shoemaker counters with a series of strikes. Cusumano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shoemaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
A head kick from Shoemaker lands but Cusumano takes it in his stride.
Shoemaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cusumano circles away.
Shoemaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Shoemaker.
Cusumano throws a jab when Shoemaker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cusumano just manages to avoid it.
Shoemaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoemaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano. #T1#
Cusumano throws a lazy right hand but Shoemaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shoemaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Cusumano.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shoemaker!
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shoemaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cusumano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusumano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cusumano throws a head kick but Shoemaker moves out of range.
Cusumano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoemaker at a distance.
Cusumano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shoemaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoemaker throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Cusumano misses with a body kick.
Shoemaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Cusumano looks to move away, Shoemaker throws a big counter combo but Cusumano just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Cusumano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shoemaker doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination.
Shoemaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano lunges at Shoemaker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shoemaker's hand.
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Shoemaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Cusumano dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shoemaker tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Shoemaker is rocked!
Shoemaker walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Shoemaker is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!
Steve Cusumano is the new welterweight champion!
Jido Shoemaker was interviewed post fight and said 'The next Time'.

Event: BAM
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hayesford has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
Hayesford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayesford misses with some punches.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Hayesford.
Hayesford throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hayesford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayesford eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Hayesford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano is trying to break the clinch but Hayesford has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano lands with a straight right. Hayesford didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Hayesford is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cusumano knocks Hayesford out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Cusumano!

Event: Strike Fire
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Ines catches Cusumano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cusumano.
Cusumano swinging wildly here. #CL#
Cusumano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ines, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ines throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cusumano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ines misses with a double jab.
Ines tests Cusumano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ines with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ines get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ines stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Cusumano runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!

Event: Ring Side
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kevin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cusumano - the referee stops the clock and Kevin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cusumano. Kevin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kevin dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Kevin closes the distance but Cusumano moves to the side
enabling Cusumano to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Kevin has been cut.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Kevin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kevin also avoids with ease.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Kevin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kevin moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD#
Cusumano staggers Kevin with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kevin looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Kevin is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano punishes Kevin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano weaves into range and cracks Kevin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kevin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cusumano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Cusumano avoids the head kick by Vazquez.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vazquez closes the distance and clinches up with Cusumano, looking for a takedown. Vazquez pushes Cusumano against the cage but Cusumano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vazquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cusumano wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
Cusumano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT2#
It looks like John Vazquez has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cusumano lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#
Vazquez is rocked!
Cusumano lands a strong strike to the head of Vazquez. That's dazed him! Cusumano looking to finish here. Vazquez is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cusumano lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Keller blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Cusumano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cusumano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cusumano scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big shot lands for Cusumano! That's hurt Keller! Will he recover? Cusumano fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cusumano!

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