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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Cusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Cusano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore gets a clinch.
Cusano fails to pull guard.
Cusano tries to pull guard but Moore holds him up against the cage and eventually Cusano drops back down to his feet.
Moore utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cusano jumps guard but Moore stands there with Cusano around his waist. Cusano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tom Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Cusano.
Cusano looking for a takedown.
Cusano fails to pull guard.
Cusano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moore.
Cusano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moore is defending well.
Moore working Cusano over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cusano is defending well for now.
Moore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moore landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cusano's face.
Moore working Cusano over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cusano's face.
It looks like Fabio Cusano has been cut.
Cusano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moore can't fight it off and eventually Cusano manages to take the fight to the floor. Moore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cusano looks winded!
Cusano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moore dives on top into guard.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Cusano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cusano is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Cusano has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moore doesn't defend quickly enough and Cusano has managed to lock this one up! Can Moore escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cusano on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Cusano!
Tom Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'no not again damn you '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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