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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1121 p4p, 143 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 1829 p4p, 229 weight class). Cusumano comes into the arena with Gamefire blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
Rigano lands a really nice looking cross but Cusumano seems unphased.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Rigano is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.
Rigano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
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energy
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hype
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