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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buckley Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Gusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes into the arena with Russian Roulette blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buckley Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lucas Gusano!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armstrong lands in his opponent's guard.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Gusano is retaining full guard.
Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armstrong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong pushes down on Gusano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gusano is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Armstrong is working for a kimura here but Gusano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Armstrong's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gusano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gusano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gusano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusano defends it easily.
Gusano throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusano lands a couple of digs.
Gusano is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Gusano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gusano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gusano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gusano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Gusano thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Gusano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gusano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Gusano slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusano.
Gusano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Gusano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusano pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gusano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Gusano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusano circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Gusano pushes him off.
Armstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gusano's guard.
Gusano keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong prevents Gusano from getting back to his feet.
Armstrong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Armstrong drops back looking for a leg! Gusano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gusano manages to kick Armstrong off! Armstrong jumps back into Gusano's guard.
Armstrong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gusano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gusano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gusano!
Gusano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gusano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano working the head and body with strikes.
Gusano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gusano.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusano pulls his head out easily.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Gusano there.
Gusano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Gusano connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gusano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armstrong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gusano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gusano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong has hold of Gusano's hands but Gusano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gusano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Gusano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gusano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gusano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gusano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gusano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.
Gusano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gusano throws a big elbow that misses.
Gusano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gusano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gusano postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gusano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gusano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gusano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gusano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusano throws a big right hand that misses.
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gusano.
Gusano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gusano defends it easily.
Gusano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gusano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Armstrong is looking for a triangle but Gusano pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Gusano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Gusano.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gusano circles away.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusano.
Gusano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gusano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong shoots in but Gusano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong misses with a takedown attempt - Gusano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buckley Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gusano as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Gusano catches Armstrong right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gusano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gusano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gusano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gusano lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusano.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Gusano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gusano, as that shot connected.
Gusano cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armstrong is rocked!
Gusano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gusano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gusano! Armstrong is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Gusano!
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