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Event:
CFC 585
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
AliKhan checks a leg kick.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
AliKhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luciano.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that AliKhan sees coming a mile off.
AliKhan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for AliKhan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano jabs AliKhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into AliKhan's torso.
AliKhan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and AliKhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as AliKhan checks a leg kick.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but AliKhan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
AliKhan moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AliKhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Luciano digs a good hook to AliKhan's body.
AliKhan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but AliKhan avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Luciano misses. #CL#
Luciano pushes AliKhan up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, AliKhan scores with a nice short uppercut.
AliKhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from AliKhan.
AliKhan struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through AliKhan's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan has been cut.
AliKhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands an elbow that stopped AliKhan in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from AliKhan.
Luciano takes a shot to the head. #T3#
AliKhan misses with a body punch.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AliKhan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
AliKhan tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by AliKhan.
#BC2#
AliKhan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by AliKhan.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and AliKhan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
AliKhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
AliKhan looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
Luciano throws the left hand but AliKhan avoids the punch easily.
AliKhan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Luciano rushes AliKhan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano prevents AliKhan from breaking the clinch.
AliKhan blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Luciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luciano throws an elbow that misses.
AliKhan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
AliKhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano misses with some punches.
AliKhan presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano has AliKhan pressed against the cage, preventing AliKhan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of AliKhan's head.
AliKhan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
AliKhan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from AliKhan.
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano is trying to maintain a safe position but AliKhan gets an underhook and turns Luciano into the cage.
AliKhan misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano digs a right hand into AliKhan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on AliKhan's gas tank.
AliKhan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
AliKhan blocks an elbow strike.
AliKhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands a body shot.
AliKhan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
AliKhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Danga de danga de dang - Luciano scores with a four punch combination!
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luciano.
AliKhan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
AliKhan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
AliKhan thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps AliKhan thinking.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
letting AliKhan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses AliKhan's sensitive parts.
Luciano lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Luciano drives through and clinches with AliKhan against the cage.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that AliKhan can do to turn this around?
AliKhan misses with a punch on the inside.
AliKhan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
AliKhan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
AliKhan misses the shot to the body.
AliKhan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! AliKhan scrambles back to his feet.
AliKhan tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. AliKhan saw that one coming.#T2#
Luciano throws a leg kick but AliKhan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Luciano backing away here, and AliKhan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
AliKhan checks the leg kick.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jose Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AliKhan's hands.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
AliKhan throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. AliKhan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano dips to his left and cracks AliKhan with an uppercut!#ROC#AliKhan is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan's cut even more.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AliKhan.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AliKhan.
#T3#
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
AliKhan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. AliKhan moves away and avoids it.
AliKhan feints a counter leg kick.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and AliKhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T4#
AliKhan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from AliKhan.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AliKhan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
AliKhan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
AliKhan tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
AliKhan checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into AliKhan's torso.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
AliKhan looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
AliKhan looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
AliKhan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
AliKhan lands a head shot.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano closes the distance but AliKhan moves to the side
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
AliKhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like AliKhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by AliKhan.
Luciano backing away here, and AliKhan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano throws a low kick but AliKhan moves out of range easily.
AliKhan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luciano lands a jab to the nose.
AliKhan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luciano.
Luciano looks for the body kick but AliKhan saw that one coming.
AliKhan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
AliKhan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but AliKhan checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for AliKhan.
Luciano throws a low kick but AliKhan avoids it.
Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luciano misses with a right hand
and AliKhan counters with a nice uppercut.
AliKhan connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AliKhan checks a leg kick.
Luciano tries to work over AliKhan's front leg with a kick but AliKhan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from AliKhan! But no joy.
Luciano thows a leg kick but AliKhan checks it
and AliKhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
AliKhan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano throws a solid leg kick but AliKhan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luciano.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. AliKhan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
AliKhan misses with an uppercut. #T3#
AliKhan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but AliKhan slips the punch.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Luciano throws the left hand but AliKhan avoids the punch easily.
AliKhan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and AliKhan counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can AliKhan finish him?!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! AliKhan points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Luciano wakes up just in time to hear AliKhan thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alibaba Mehmet AliKhan! |
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Event:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Leilua closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luciano. #CUT#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leilua avoids a wild elbow strike from Luciano.
Leilua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua dodges an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with an elbow over the top.
Leilua misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A nice left hand lands by Leilua.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Leilua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano works on Leilua's body with a couple of short punches.
Leilua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leilua.
Luciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Leilua avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luciano throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Leilua pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano just leaning against Leilua, taking a breather.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Leilua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands an elbow inside that Leilua shrugs off.
Leilua dodges an elbow strike from Luciano.
Leilua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leilua's elbow.
Leilua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leilua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano looking to stall.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leilua lands a shot to the body.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short right from Leilua.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Leilua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leilua lands a nice uppercut.
Leilua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Leilua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leilua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Nice elbow from Leilua. #ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jose Luciano has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Good leg kick by Leilua.
Luciano is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Leilua just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Luciano has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Leilua!
Our winner, Kai Leilua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 550
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Neal seems unphased.
#CL2#
Neal rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neal lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Neal blocks the elbow strike.
Neal's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym πΊπ² was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Neal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Neal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luciano up against the cage.#BC2#
Neal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano works Neal's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Neal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Neal.
Neal connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Neal misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neal throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neal throws a body shot but no joy.
Neal lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Neal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Neal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neal. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neal digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Neal lands a left and a right that send Luciano crashing to the mat, dazed. Neal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Jose Luciano has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neal cracks Luciano with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Luciano tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Neal pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Luciano is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Neal!
A pretty intense looking Byron Neal took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CFC 542
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Wright's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Luciano. #TD#
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.
Wright is stalling in the full guard.
Luciano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright wants to sweep but Luciano has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Luciano trying to control the position but Wright is working away.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright wants to control but Luciano postures up.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Luciano working away.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Luciano.#TD#
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at White Eagle inform us that Luciano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wright not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Luciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Luciano's guard.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Luciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Luciano controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Luciano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wright postures up.
#T2#
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luciano working a defensive guard here.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Luciano stands and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Wright is trying to control Luciano's posture but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright trying his best to control but Luciano has mounted him.
Wright wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Luciano is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wright has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Luciano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wright is defending well though. Luciano let's go of the attempt for now.
Wright wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Lincoln Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Jose Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wright.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Luciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lincoln Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
#T1#
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wright has time to react.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jose Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown but Luciano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luciano.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luciano sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Wright dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luciano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright takes one on the button.
Luciano tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luciano.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luciano tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luciano to the ground. Luciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Wright's head and hops out.
A nice combination there by Luciano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luciano. Wright shrugs it off though.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Jose Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wright's hands.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luciano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Luciano!
An out of breath Jose Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Lincoln Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Im sorry things didnt go may way, so i will go back to trining harder smarter...next time victory will be mine'. |
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Event:
CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rivers connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rivers lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Rivers.
Nice shot by Rivers.#CL2#
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers avoids a wild elbow strike from Luciano.
A bit of stalling here from Rivers.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Luciano. #CUT2#It looks like Sean Rivers has been cut.
Rivers blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Luciano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Luciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands an elbow that stopped Rivers in his tracks for a moment.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luciano up against the cage.
Luciano misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Rivers blocks an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Sean Rivers's cut is getting worse.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Luciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luciano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luciano lands an elbow just above Rivers 's eye.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Luciano.
#T3#
Rivers prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws an elbow that misses.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Luciano tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Luciano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Luciano lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Sean Rivers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rivers lands a left hand.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Luciano has the dominant position.
Rivers takes an elbow to the temple.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
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!
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards. #T4#
Luciano slows down the pace here.
Rivers looking to stall.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses.
Rivers tries to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivers.
Rivers tries to break free but Luciano pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers has Luciano pushed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rivers manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Rivers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Rivers connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Luciano tumbling to the canvas! Rivers pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Luciano was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Rivers!
In his post fight interview, Sean Rivers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrov stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Luciano tries to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Petrov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Luciano pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano looking to control.
#SUB2#
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrov passes into side control.
Luciano is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T1#
Luciano trying his best to control but Petrov has mounted him.
Luciano wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luciano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luciano on the ground.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Luciano to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Luciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov content just to control the position here.
Luciano is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Luciano wants to control but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luciano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov controlling from mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luciano sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Luciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pyotr Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pyotr Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
Jose Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Luciano with an uppercut!
Luciano wants to clinch but Petrov slips to the side
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?#T1#
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Luciano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luciano throws an elbow but it misses.
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luciano or not.
Petrov lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano lands a damaging elbow.
Luciano is trying to stall.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrov taking a breather.
Luciano tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov pushes Luciano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Luciano.
Luciano jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Luciano around his waist. Luciano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pyotr Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luciano.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov is working Luciano over against the cage.
Petrov blocking some punches.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Luciano tries to pull guard but Petrov won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Luciano taking a breather.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
A short right from Petrov.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov dips a shoulder and cracks Luciano with a mighty uppercut! Luciano falls back against the cage and Petrov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Luciano is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Petrov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyotr Petrov! |
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Event:
AFN3
Date: Nov 17, 2022 |
#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.
A low kick from Yuudai misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Donk. Luciano catches Yuudai right on the button with a cross.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuudai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luciano catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
A low kick from Yuudai is predictable there
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jose Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jose Luciano!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jose Luciano!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jose Luciano!
Jose Luciano wins by unanimous decision! |
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