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Event:
CFC 609
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Karelin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cusanno wants to get back to full guard.
Cusanno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karelin stopping the sweep attempt from Cusanno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno keeps trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Cusanno has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin postures up in Cusanno's guard and throws a big left but Cusanno blocks it.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cusanno works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Karelin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karelin postures up in Cusanno's guard and throws a big left but Cusanno blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Karelin'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.#T1#
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cusanno's guard.
Cusanno tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Karelin is looking for a kimura but Cusanno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karelin to get the leverage.
Cusanno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Cusanno tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cusanno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cusanno.
Cusanno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Cusanno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cusanno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2##TD2#
Cusanno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karelin to the ground. Cusanno is now in Karelin's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Karelin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cusanno stacks Karelin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cusanno!#SU2#
Cusanno stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Valerio Cusanno.
I think Cusanno 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno!
A victorious Valerio Cusanno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 44
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Cusanno 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.#SUB2#
Cusanno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia seems keen to control Cusanno's posture.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Cusanno passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Cusanno postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cusanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy.
#T1#
Cusanno is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Cusanno advancing to mount.
Cusanno is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cusanno is working for a submission of some sort.
Cusanno trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cusanno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cusanno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cusanno gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia tries to buck Cusanno off but Cusanno is having none of it.#SUB#
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is trying to control Cusanno's posture but Cusanno avoids it. #T3#
Cusanno taking a breather here.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Cusanno keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Garcia is working away. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Cusanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusanno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusanno lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Cusanno attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Cusanno moves out of range.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusanno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cusanno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Cusanno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusanno content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cusanno passes into side control.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Cusanno has control of an arm but Garcia manages to advance to Cusanno's back!#SUB2#
Cusanno showing good submission defense here.
Cusanno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Cusanno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cusanno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cusanno for a finish.
Cusanno is trying to break free.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Cusanno buck him off.
Cusanno prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cusanno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cusanno just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Garcia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia has the hooks in. Cusanno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cusanno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Cusanno does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cusanno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cusanno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard. #T1#
Garcia is pressing down on Cusanno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Cusanno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cusanno trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusanno is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cusanno is defended easily by Garcia.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusanno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a body punch but Cusanno moves out of range.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cusanno.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
Cusanno staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a hook but Cusanno blocks it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cusanno to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Garcia tries to sprawl but Cusanno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia won't allow Cusanno to pass to mount.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cusanno wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Cusanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cusanno is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Pancho Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 36
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cusanno. Those never looked like landing.
Cusanno works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Cusanno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cusanno gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Cusanno cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Cusanno lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Cusanno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cusanno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusanno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cusanno wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1#
Cusanno tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Cusanno is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Cusanno is working to get back to half guard.
Cusanno tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cusanno is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Cusanno can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
Cusanno is looking to get to half guard.
Cusanno 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.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit can't control as he wanted to and Cusanno manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Cusanno is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cusanno on the ground.
Cusanno wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Cusanno gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cusanno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cusanno controls Sitsongrit momentarily but Sitsongrit frees himself. #SUB2#
Cusanno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Cusanno has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Cusanno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cusanno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusanno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Cusanno tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Cusanno in close.
#SUB2#
Cusanno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cusanno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cusanno slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Cusanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cusanno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cusanno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cusanno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Cusanno is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Cusanno pushes him away.
Valerio Cusanno has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cusanno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cusanno tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Cusanno trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cusanno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. #SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cusanno wants to control for a moment but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cusanno trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy.
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Cusanno is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cusanno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cusanno tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cusanno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Cusanno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cusanno is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cusanno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cusanno is controlling the pace.
Cusanno prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#T1#
Sitsongrit won't allow Cusanno to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cusanno trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Cusanno is controlling well.
Cusanno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dechapon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Cusanno is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sitsongrit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Cusanno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit has given up his back here. Will Cusanno look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Cusanno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cusanno is looking to control Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cusanno avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cusanno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Cusanno to control. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the choke here but Cusanno has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cusanno Tightens the hold and Sitsongrit taps out furiously! Cusanno displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Cusanno!
During a confident post fight interview, Valerio Cusanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 26
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Cusanno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cusanno has a takedown stuffed.
Cusanno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cusanno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fullbuster counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cusanno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Cusanno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Cusanno - just one landing.
Cusanno slips under a jab.
Cusanno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fullbuster circles away.
Fullbuster throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusanno.
Fullbuster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fullbuster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cusanno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cusanno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fullbuster sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fullbuster lunges at Cusanno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cusanno's hand. #T1#
Cusanno scores with a jab. Fullbuster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fullbuster slips under a jab.
Fullbuster throws a series of punches but Cusanno avoids them all with ease.
Cusanno throws a looping overhand right but Fullbuster ducks down to avoid it.
Fullbuster misses with a wild combination.
Fullbuster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cusanno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fullbuster scrambles back to his feet.
Fullbuster misses with a straight left.
Cusanno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valerio Cusanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cusanno moves into range and clinches up with Fullbuster.#BC2#
Fullbuster breaks the clinch.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Cusanno avoids it easily.#TD#
Cusanno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fullbuster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cusanno manages to mount him!
#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!
Fullbuster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cusanno is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fullbuster to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fullbuster shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cusanno looking for a guillotine from mount but Fullbuster is having none of it. #SUB#
Cusanno working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fullbuster looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cusanno! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valerio Cusanno!
After winning the bout, Valerio Cusanno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 20
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Fullbuster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusannos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Fullbuster is out of range.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fullbuster! But no joy.
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Fullbuster and move into the clinch.
Fullbuster moves out of range of the strikes.
Cusanno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cusanno misses with a straight right.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Fullbuster.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
Fullbuster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cusanno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cusanno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusanno misses the target.
Gray Fullbuster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the side of Cusanno's head but Cusanno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno moves out of range as Fullbuster strikes.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Cusanno avoids it easily.
Cusanno punishes Fullbuster's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusanno throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fullbuster looks to throw the jab but Cusanno is out of range. #T1#
Cusanno misses with a straight right.
Fullbuster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fullbuster throws the left hand but Cusanno avoids the punch easily.
Cusanno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusanno scores with a shot to the body.
Cusanno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fullbuster was well out of range. Poor timing from Cusanno.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cusanno slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Cusanno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Cusanno throws a lazy right hand but Fullbuster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Cusanno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cusanno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.#T2#
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cusanno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fullbuster moves away.
Cusanno misses the shot to the body.
Cusanno loads up on a big right hand but Fullbuster slips the punch.
Cusanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fullbuster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fullbuster misses with a looping left.
Cusanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cusanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Fullbuster is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a three punch combo!
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cusanno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Fullbuster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cusanno is looking to wear down Fullbuster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fullbuster looks to throw the jab but Cusanno is out of range.
Fullbuster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
Fullbuster throws a hook to the side of Cusanno's head but Cusanno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cusanno throws a shot from downtown. Fullbuster moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster 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.
Cusanno misses with a hook. Fullbuster ducked under it nicely.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cusanno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fullbuster throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an overhand right that lands on Fullbuster's shoulder, as Fullbuster tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Fullbuster misses. #T4#
Cusanno swings for the body but Fullbuster moves out of range.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusanno.
Fullbuster misses with a straight left.
Fullbuster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusanno's head.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fullbuster works the jab nicely.
Fullbuster moves away from the strike by Cusanno.
A big right from Cusanno misses.
A little jabbing left from Fullbuster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fullbuster looks to land a right hand but Cusanno moved out of range.
Fullbuster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fullbuster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Fullbuster tries to get set, Cusanno tries to push him back and clinch up but Fullbuster manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valerio Cusanno will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fullbuster looks to land a right hand but Cusanno moved out of range.
Cusanno misses with a hook
and Fullbuster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cusanno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fullbuster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cusanno.
Cusanno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cusanno lands with a hook. Fullbuster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cusanno takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Cusanno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fullbuster moves away.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno throws a body punch but Fullbuster moves out of range.
Cusanno misses with a body punch
and Fullbuster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fullbuster throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fullbuster misses the target.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.#T1#
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Cusanno's shoulder, as Cusanno tries to avoid the shot.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Cusanno.
Fullbuster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cusanno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cusanno throws the left hand but Fullbuster avoids the punch easily.
Cusanno ducks under a wild hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Fullbuster swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusanno.
Cusanno misses the shot to the body.
Cusanno digs a good hook to Fullbuster's body.
Fullbuster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fullbuster throws out a counter right but Cusanno avoids it with no problem.
Cusanno jabs Fullbuster right on the nose. Fullbuster blinks but takes it well.
Fullbuster keeps the fight on the outside.
Fullbuster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cusanno punishes Fullbuster's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fullbuster misses with a straight left.
Cusanno lands a nice looking body shot.
Cusanno lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusanno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Fullbuster misses.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusanno ducks under a wild hook from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cusanno moves out of range as Fullbuster strikes.
Cusanno throws a shot from downtown. Fullbuster moves away and avoids it.
Fullbuster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fullbuster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusanno misses with a hook.
Fullbuster misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Fullbuster ducks under a wild hook from Cusanno.
Decent striking displayed by Cusanno there.
Cusanno takes a swing at Fullbuster's ribcage but misses.
Fullbuster takes one to the chin there.
Cusanno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Cusanno slips a jab from Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a hook.
Cusanno defending well as Fullbuster loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cusanno's head backwards.
Fullbuster scores with a punch to the head.
Cusanno looks to land a left hand but Fullbuster moved out of range nicely.
Fullbuster throws an overhand right that lands on Cusanno's shoulder, as Cusanno tries to avoid the shot.
Cusanno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fullbuster manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Fullbuster lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusanno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cusanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fullbuster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a hook
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
Cusanno clobbers Fullbuster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fullbuster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusanno.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cusanno, as that shot connected.
Fullbuster just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusanno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fullbuster.
Cusanno scores with a sloppy right hand. Fullbuster should have avoided that one.
A big left from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster scores with a nice right hand.
Fullbuster throws a jab but it's blocked by Cusanno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gray Fullbuster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Cusanno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Cusanno catches Fullbuster right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Fullbuster does it's job there.#ROC2#Cusanno is rocked!
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Fullbuster and move into the clinch.
A jab from Fullbuster misses.
Fullbuster throws a looping overhand right but Cusanno ducks down to avoid it.
Cusanno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fullbuster.
Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fullbuster.
Cusanno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fullbuster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cusanno missing with a left hand there. Fullbuster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusanno throws out a loose jab but Fullbuster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fullbuster throws out a counter right but Cusanno avoids it with no problem.
Cusanno wants to clinch up but Fullbuster keeps it at a distance.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fullbuster needs to keep his hands up - Cusanno had a free shot at his head there.
Cusanno digs a good body shot into Fullbuster's ribs.
Fullbuster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cusanno.
Cusanno is looking to clinch. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Cusanno.
Fullbuster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Fullbuster digs a good hook to Cusanno's body.
Cusanno tests Fullbuster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fullbuster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valerio Cusanno is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusanno defending well as Fullbuster loads up on a big left hand.
Fullbuster throws a big shot that misses.
Fullbuster throws out a loose jab but Cusanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster throws a hook but Cusanno blocks it.
Cusanno misses with a hook to the body
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand.
Fullbuster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusanno.
Cusanno works Fullbuster's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Fullbuster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Fullbuster misses.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fullbuster.
Cusanno wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fullbuster misses the jab.
Cusanno tries to counter by clinching up but Fullbuster breaks away and moves out of range.
Fullbuster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fullbuster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Fullbuster missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cusanno misses the jab.
Cusanno slips under a jab.
Cusanno seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cusanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fullbuster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.#T3#
Cusanno throws a hook but Fullbuster blocks it.
Fullbuster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fullbuster looks to land a left hand but Cusanno moved out of range nicely.
Cusanno moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Good shot there by Fullbuster.
Cusanno moves away from the strike by Fullbuster.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Cusanno misses with an uppercut. Fullbuster saw that one coming.
Fullbuster throws a good cross that connects.
Cusanno lands a nice shot to the body.
Fullbuster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno lands a glancing blow to the side of Fullbuster's head.
Fullbuster swats away the attempt to clinch by Cusanno.
Cusanno moves to clinch but Fullbuster breaks away
and Fullbuster counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cusanno slips a straight right by Fullbuster.
Cusanno looks to land a right hand but Fullbuster moved out of range.
Cusanno throws a jab when Fullbuster was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusanno. Fullbuster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusanno connects with the punch.
Cusanno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fullbuster throws out the jab.
Fullbuster throws a lazy right hand but Cusanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Cusanno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno misses with a looping right.
Fullbuster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusanno slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valerio Cusanno.
I think Cusanno 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Cusanno swings widly with a right hand
and Chichilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Chichilla misses.
Cusanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a right hand that Chichilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Chichilla also avoids with ease.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut
and Cusanno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusanno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chichilla.
Chichilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cusanno throws out the jab.
Cusanno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chichilla.
A telegraphed right hand from Chichilla misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Cusanno misses with a body shot.
Chichilla throws a big shot that misses.
Chichilla misses with a straight left. #T1#
Chichilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cusanno.#CL#
Cusanno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cusanno lands a right hand. #TD#
Cusanno pulls guard.
Chichilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Cusanno has wrist control.
Cusanno is trying to control the position but Chichilla postures up.
Cusanno seems keen to control Chichilla's posture.
Cusanno keeping moving, preventing Chichilla from controlling successfully.
Cusanno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Cusanno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chichilla is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Chichilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cusanno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chichilla has managed to get both his arms back between Cusanno's legs - danger averted.
Cusanno keeping full guard, as Chichilla tries to pass.
Chichilla postures up.
Chichilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Chichilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chichilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chichilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cusanno is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cusanno throws a combination that misses
and Chichilla counters with a left to the body.
Cusanno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla slips a straight right by Cusanno.
Chichilla loads up on a big right hand but Cusanno slips the punch.#T3#
Cusanno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chichilla has time to react.
Jab, jab by Chichilla - just one landing.
Donk. Chichilla catches Cusanno right on the button with a cross.
Cusanno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cusanno misses with a wild body shot.
Chichilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chichilla counter with a right hand.
Cusanno slips a straight right by Chichilla.
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Chichilla tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Cusanno moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno scores with a nice right hand.
Chichilla moves out of range of the strikes.
Cusanno connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chichilla - just one landing.
Chichilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Cusanno connects with the punch.
Chichilla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cusanno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Cusanno misses
and Chichilla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cusanno avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chichilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusanno connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chichilla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio Cusanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chichilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Cusanno lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Papi Chichilla has been cut.
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Chichilla is out of range.
Cusanno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
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#
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws an overhand right that lands on Chichilla's shoulder, as Chichilla tries to avoid the shot.
Chichilla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cusanno misses with a two punch combination.
Cusanno's corner calls for a 1-2. Cusanno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chichilla can do to turn this around?
Cusanno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chichilla throws an off balance right hand
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Chichilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cusanno finds it's way round the side to connect with Chichilla's head. #CL2#
Cusanno tries to keep at a distance but Chichilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cusanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Chichilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chichilla throws a head punch that misses.
Cusanno misses with the head strike.
Cusanno lands a hook that snaps the head of Chichilla backwards. #TD#
Cusanno gets control of Chichilla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cusanno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Chichilla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Chichilla stands and throws Cusanno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cusanno is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chichilla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cusanno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cusanno tries to buck Chichilla off but Chichilla is having none of it.#SUB2#
Chichilla tries for a kimura but Cusanno is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cusanno wants to control but Chichilla postures up.#SUB2#
Chichilla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cusanno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chichilla off and has taken his back!
Chichilla just trying to survive but Cusanno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Cusanno looking for the RNC. #T3#
Cusanno doesn't have the hooks in and Chichilla manages to turn into his guard.
Cusanno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cusanno holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Cusanno has his foot on Chichilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chichilla works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cusanno working for submissions but it's allowed Chichilla to get to half guard.
Cusanno wants to improve his position but Chichilla is controlling well.
Chichilla is looking to pass Cusanno's guard but actually Cusanno recovers to full guard.
Chichilla wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Chichilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chichilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chichilla advances position into side control!
The referee asks Chichilla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chichilla prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusanno can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papi Chichilla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chichilla misses with a looping left.
Cusanno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chichilla.
Cusanno tries to counter by clinching up but Chichilla breaks away and moves out of range.
Chichilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cusanno loads up on a big right hand but Chichilla slips the punch.
Cusanno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chichilla works Cusanno's body with a nice hook.
Chichilla throws a poor cross that misses
and Cusanno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chichilla just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Cusanno.
Chichilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla slips under a jab from Cusanno.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Chichilla misses with a hook. Cusanno ducked under it nicely.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Cusanno throws a jab but it's blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chichilla throws a big shot that misses.
Chichilla tries to score with a low kick but Cusanno moves his leg out of the way.
Chichilla ducks right into an uppercut from Cusanno.
Cusanno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Chichilla tries to get set, Cusanno tries to push him back and clinch up but Chichilla manages to avoid the attempt.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a nice looking combination but Chichilla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusanno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chichilla.
Chichilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chichilla takes a swing at Cusanno's ribcage but misses.
Cusanno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valerio Cusanno is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Chichilla misses its intended target.
Cusanno is looking to counter the offense by Chichilla and move into the clinch.#T2#
Chichilla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chichilla lands a glancing blow to the side of Cusanno's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusanno looks to score with a jab to the body but Chichilla is just out of range.
Cusanno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chichilla.
Cusanno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chichilla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chichilla misses with a straight left.
Cusanno just misses with a punch to the body.
Chichilla takes one on the button.
A big right from Cusanno misses.
Chichilla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chichilla throws a counter combo.
Cusanno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Cusanno throws a good cross that connects.
Chichilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut.
Cusanno lands a right hook to the body.
Chichilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusanno is just out of range.
Cusanno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chichilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cusanno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio Cusanno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chichilla avoids the body shot from Cusanno.
Chichilla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cusanno connects with a body shot that sends Chichilla's belly button to the back.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cusanno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cusanno tests Chichilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Chichilla misses with a shot to the body
and Cusanno counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Chichilla.
Chichilla throws a shot from downtown. Cusanno moves away and avoids it.
Cusanno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cusanno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cusanno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cusanno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chichilla's head.
Cusanno avoids the body shot from Chichilla.
Chichilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusanno moves away.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chichilla misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Cusanno counters by moving into the clinch.
Papi Chichilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chichilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valerio Cusanno.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cusanno, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno!
An out of breath Valerio Cusanno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 6
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Edlund throws a low kick, looking for Cusanno's leg but Cusanno calmly moves out of range.
Edlund takes a swing at Cusanno's ribcage but misses.
Cusanno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Edlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cusanno's head.
Edlund misses with a looping right.
Cusanno scores with a body shot.
Edlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edlund connects with a solid leg kick.
Cusanno moves out of range as Edlund throws a body kick.
Edlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Cusanno swinging wildly here.
Edlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusanno.
Cusanno thuds a left hand into Edlund's body.
Edlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cusanno moves out of range of the leg kick from Edlund.
Cusanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edlund at a distance.
A jab lands there for Cusanno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cusanno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edlund's hands.
Cusanno scores with a shot to the body.
Edlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Cusanno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edlund looks winded!#T1#
Edlund swings for the body but Cusanno moves out of range.
Cusanno digs a good hook to Edlund's body.
Edlund throws a series of punches but Cusanno avoids them all with ease.
Cusanno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cusanno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edlund doesn't seem bothered though.
Cusanno is looking to wear down Edlund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cusanno digs a good hook to Edlund's body.
Edlund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusanno cracks Edlund with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Cusanno cracks Edlund with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cusanno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Edlund to stand back up!#ROC#Edlund is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusanno drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Edlund's head, knocking him out cold! Cusanno is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valerio Cusanno!
A victorious Valerio Cusanno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawkins walks into a straight right hand from Cusanno.
Cusanno swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawkins.
Dawkins moves in looking to clinch but Cusanno pushes him off.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Cusanno keeps it at a distance.
Cusanno lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into range.
Cusanno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cusanno scores with a jab.
Valerio Cusanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusanno connects with a body shot.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusanno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Cusanno moves out of range easily.
Dawkins tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Cusanno keeps it at a distance.
Cusanno thuds a left hand into Dawkins's body.
Cusanno keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Cusanno jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Valerio Cusanno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusanno lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Cusanno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cusanno lands a right hook to the body.
Dawkins slips a straight right by Cusanno.
Dawkins tries to counter with a clinch but Cusanno shakes him off and moves away.
Dawkins tries to clinch there but Cusanno circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Dawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cusanno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cusanno misses with some punches.
#T2##TD2#
Dawkins pulls Cusanno into guard.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Cusanno from controlling successfully.
Cusanno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins pulls Cusanno in close to prevent any damage.
Dawkins throwing short punches from the bottom.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Cusanno from controlling successfully.
Cusanno advances to half guard.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Cusanno keeps him under control.
Cusanno trying to control from half guard but Dawkins is working away.
Dawkins is in trouble now - Cusanno has advanced to mount!
Dawkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins controls the position.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Cusanno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins is trying to escape the mount.
Dawkins wants to hold on but Cusanno pushes him away.
Cusanno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cusanno trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that 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.#R2#
A lazy left from Cusanno finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusanno. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusanno misses the target.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cusanno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valerio Cusanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno connects with a single shot there.
Cusanno lands with a good body shot.
Dawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Cusanno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Dawkins rushes Cusanno and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cusanno fails to land.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawkins can do to turn this around?
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cusanno gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Cusanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusanno has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Cusanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusanno clobbers Dawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cusanno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dawkins with the inside leg kick.
Cusanno works Dawkins's body with a nice hook.
Cusanno connects with a right hand. Dawkins shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Dawkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusanno!#T2#
Cusanno struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dawkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cusanno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cusanno tries to buck Dawkins off but Dawkins is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dawkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cusanno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dawkins off and has taken his back!
Will Cusanno go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cusanno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cusanno is hanging on to Dawkins's back as he tries to escape.
Dawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cusanno tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawkins pushed the leg off.
Cusanno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dawkins's body.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Cusanno is looking to control Dawkins but Dawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dawkins is trying to get back to his feet but Cusanno has full control of the position and if anything, Dawkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cusanno struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cusanno not allowing Dawkins to control his hands.
Dawkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cusanno trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dawkins looks to clinch
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Cusanno with a hook.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Cusanno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusanno pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Cusanno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Dawkins.
Cusanno lands a body shot.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cusanno. Those never looked like landing.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusanno as he connects with a hook.
Cusanno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Cusanno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cusanno cracks Dawkins with a good jab.#TD2#
Dawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cusanno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawkins is in Cusanno's guard.#T1#
Cusanno wants to control the position but Dawkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cusanno wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cusanno is looking to improve his position.
Cusanno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cusanno.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving.
Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cusanno has control of Dawkins's left arm, preventing Dawkins from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cusanno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Dawkins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawkins trying to control but Cusanno is working from the bottom.
Cusanno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusanno punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusanno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawkins.#T3#
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
Cusanno lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Cusanno misses its intended target.
Dawkins unleashes a big counter combination but Cusanno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cusanno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valerio Cusanno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valerio Cusanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusanno lunges at Dawkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawkins's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cusanno, as that shot connected.
Cusanno digs a good body shot into Dawkins's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cusanno.
Cusanno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Cusanno sprawls well.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
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!
Dawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cusanno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawkins scrambles back to his feet.
Dawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Cusanno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Cusanno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cusanno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cusanno content to stall in guard here.
Cusanno wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Dawkins is trying to keep Cusanno in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Cusanno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cusanno 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno! |
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