PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 2712 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 392 p4p, 435 weight class). Cusumano's entrance music is Gamefire. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cusumano
vs
Tepes Iii

175 cm
35
180
15 - 9 - 0

180 cm
24
180
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

The Dirty Needle Project (Proven 160Q @ $160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!