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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by Still Ballin. Charlie Luciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsunami checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsunami is defended easily by Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsunami moves away.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Tsunami slips the punch.
Tsunami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Tsunami checks the leg kick.
Tsunami fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano feints a jab promting Tsunami to slip. Luciano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsunami slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsunami tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsunami closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsunami is keeping busy.
Tsunami just leaning against Luciano, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tsunami stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsunami prevents Luciano from getting back to his feet.
Tsunami drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luciano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tsunami has Luciano in his guard.
Tsunami working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami has a closed guard, preventing Luciano from standing up.
Tsunami striking off his back but it's not causing Luciano any problems.
Tsunami has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsunami tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsunami is trying to control the position but Luciano postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nadi Tsunami wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tsunami defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsunami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsunami has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsunami's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
Luciano takes a swing at Tsunami's ribcage but misses.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Tsunami throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Tsunami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsunami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Tsunami on that attempt.
Tsunami defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Tsunami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Charlie Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Luciano misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsunami on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsunami misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsunami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tsunami manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsunami tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luciano throws a hook but Tsunami avoids it easily.
Good work by Tsunami as he checks the leg kick.
Tsunami closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsunami looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsunami shoots in and bounces Luciano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsunami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Tsunami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsunami trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Tsunami sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luciano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsunami passes to side control.
Tsunami goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Luciano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tsunami but great work by Luciano.
Luciano has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tsunami moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsunami.
Tsunami blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano leaves Tsunami with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Tsunami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luciano with a nice cross.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charlie Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsunami fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano jabs Tsunami right on the nose. Tsunami blinks but takes it well.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Tsunami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsunami walks into a left hand.
Tsunami dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Tsunami's head and hops out.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsunami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsunami is looking to clinch.
Tsunami moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsunami, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsunami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsunami circles away.
Tsunami wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsunami fails with the takedown.
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsunami.
Tsunami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Tsunami's head back.
Tsunami fails to land the takedown.
Tsunami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Tsunami ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Tsunami fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Tsunami jumps back.
Luciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Tsunami closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Tsunami pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands with a straight right. Tsunami didn't see that one coming.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Tsunami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano darts in and clinches Tsunami up against the cage.
Tsunami tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsunami drops back down to his feet.
Tsunami can't break the clinch.
Tsunami has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsunami lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Tsunami working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throws a hook but Tsunami blocks it.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsunami throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Luciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsunami finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tsunami trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano wriggles free and stands up.
Tsunami tries for a takedown but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsunami is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Tsunami misses with a body punch.
Tsunami jumps guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charlie Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nadi Tsunami.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsunami is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsunami tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsunami is trying to break free.
Tsunami is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsunami goes for a takedown attempt but Luciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tsunami takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nadi Tsunami is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano gets a clinch.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Tsunami.
Tsunami throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsunami blocks an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano tries a body shot but Tsunami blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsunami has hold of one of Luciano's legs. Luciano is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsunami gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tsunami trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano wants to stand but Tsunami is controlling the position.
Charlie Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsunami not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nadi Tsunami was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Tsunami counters by moving into the clinch.
Tsunami tries to land knees in the clinch but Luciano avoids the damage to the body.
Tsunami with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami is trying to pull guard but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Tsunami is trying to pull guard but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Tsunami is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tsunami is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsunami tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano avoids the elbow strike from Tsunami, against the cage.
Tsunami jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Tsunami around his waist. Tsunami gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nadi Tsunami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nadi Tsunami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luciano 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Luciano!
Post fight, Charlie Luciano took to the microphone: 'I believed that Tsunami was the biggest threat to my career. Im really happy to have beaten him. It was a long time coming. at one time we were the greatest in our division in this org. so if he wants a rematch id be glad to give him one. '.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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