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Tonight’s card includes…
* Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight: Billy Evangelista vs. Mike Aina
* Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Division Fight: Sarah Kaufman vs. Meisha Tate
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Lavar Johnson vs. Carl Seumanutafa
* Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Anthony Ruiz vs. Aaron Rosa
* Strikeforce Featherweight Division Fight: Bao Quach vs. Tito Jones
Pre-taped interview with Billy Evangelista, who talks about feeling the pressure of being undefeated and competing in front of the hometown crowd. Mike Aina pre-taped interview follows, says he will beat Billy Evangelista tonight and move up the ranks in Strikeforce.
Fight #1: Strikeforce Featherweight Division Fight: Bao Quach (15-9-1) vs. Tito Jones (6-2-0)
Referee: Marcos Rosales
Round One
Fight starts with Tito Jones attempting a middle kick on Bao Quach, Bao Quach then hits Tito Jones with a leg kick. Tito Jones rebounds with a middle kick on Bao Quach, Bao Quach then connects on another leg kick to Tito Jones. Tito Jones and Bao Quach then exchange a few more leg kicks, Bao Quach then takes over by hitting consecutive leg kicks. Bao Quach continues to connect on leg kicks as Tito Jones attempts a few hooks, Tito Jones grabs the clinch and both fighters move to the cage wall while attempting knee strikes to end the round.
Round Two
The round starts with Bao Quach immediately attacking with leg kicks, Tito Jones retaliates by hitting Bao Quach with a leg kick. Bao Quach immediately responds with more leg kicks, Tito Jones then attempts a few leaping head punches on Bao Quach. Bao Quach then hits Tito Jones with a straight punch to the chest, both fights exchange a few quick jabs that are blocked. Bao Quach then continues his leg assault with more leg kicks, Tito Jones then attempts a punching combination and fails. Bao Quach finishes the round by connecting on a few more leg kicks.
Round Three
Bao Quach starts the round by hitting Tito Jones with a leg kick, Tito Jones then hits Bao Quach hurt with a few left hooks and Tito Jones nearly gets his back after dropping him. Tito Jones then drops Bao Quach again with a right hook to the jaw, Bao Quach responds by attempting some leg kicks. Bao Quach then goes for a wild head kick that shortly put him on the ground, Tito Jones then goes for a Shawn Michaels inspired super kick on Bao Quach. Tito Jones then catches Bao Quach’s leg and attempts a straight left to his face, Tito Jones attempts a flying knee as the round ends.
Fight Result: Bao Quach def. Tito Jones by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bao Quach is interviewed after the fight, he says that the judges made a fair call and then he says Tito Jones should’ve capitalized better when he was hurt and he would give him a rematch in the future.
Fight #2: Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Anthony Ruiz (21-12-0) vs. Aaron Rosa (11-2-0)
Referee: Marcos Rosales
Round One
The fight begins with both men exchanging a flurry of punches, Anthony Ruiz then forces Aaron Rosa into the cage wall. Anthony Ruiz then uses knee strikes to the legs of Aaron Rosa, both men explode off the cage wall and connect on a few strikes. They go into the clinch against the cage wall, Aaron Rosa then uses a judo throw to briefly take Anthony Ruiz off of him. Aaron Rosa then forces Anthony Ruiz against the cage wall, Aaron Rosa then uses a double leg slam and he quickly gets full mount on Anthony Ruiz. Aaron Rosa then transitions to gain control of Anthony Ruiz’s back, Aaron Rosa then locks in a rear naked choke on Anthony Ruiz and the referee stops the fight as Anthony Ruiz goes out cold.
Fight Results: Aaron Rosa def. Anthony Ruiz by Rear Naked Choke (4:29, R1)
Aaron Rosa is interviewed post-fight, Aaron Rosa thanks Strikeforce for the opportunity to compete and then says he watched a lot of footage of Anthony Ruiz to prepare for the fight.
Fight #3: Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Lavar Johnson (11-3-0) vs. Carl Seumanutafa (4-2-0)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The fight begins with Lavar Johnson hitting Carl Seumanutafa with an uppercut during a takedown attempt and Carl Seumanutafa goes out cold and referee Herb Dean quickly stops the fight.
Fight Result: Lavar Johnson def. Carl Seumanutafa by Knockout (0:18, R1)
Post fight interview with Lavar Johnson, who says he was shocked that he got the knockout so quickly and hopes his sons are happy with their fathers victory, then he says he will fight whoever is put in front of him.
Scott Smith is interviewed in the crowd and he hypes up his fight with Nick Diaz in June, mentioning Nick Diaz trash talking about his kids.
Fight #4: Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Division Fight: Sarah Kaufman (8-0-0)vs. Meisha Tate (6-1-0)
Referee: Marcos Rosales
Round One
The fight starts with both girls exchanging a few quick jabs, Sarah Kaufman starts connecting on a few punches to Meisha Tates head. Sarah Kaufman connects on a few more blows before both girls go for the clinch, Sarah Kaufman blocks a takedown before using the sprawl to block another. Both fighters use the clinch and battle near the cage wall, Meisha Tate then uses a double leg takedown on Sarah Kaufman as the round concludes.
Round Two
The round begins with Meisha Tate hitting Sarah Kaufman with a leg kick, Sarah Kaufman then rocks Meisha Tate with a few punches. Meisha Tate then uses a takedown before shoving Sarah Kaufman against the cage wall, Meisha Tate then gets into half guard before using ground and pound on Sarah Kaufman. Sarah Kaufman then forces Meisha Tate into the high guard, Meisha Tate then gets control of a standing Sarah Kaufman’s back as the round ends.
Round Three
The final round begins with Meisha Tate attempting a takedown and getting stuffed, both girls then throw a few jabs before Sarah Kaufman blocks a Meisha Tate takedown. Sarah Kaufman then forces Meisha Tate against the cage wall, Meisha Tate then fails at another takedown attempt. Sarah Kaufman then lays on the back of Meisha Tate, Sarah Kaufman then transitions to sitting on top of Meisha Tate and she uses ground and pound as the fight comes to a conclusion.
Fight Result: Sarah Kaufman def. Meisha Tate by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Sarah Kaufman, who says it was great going the distance for the first time and she puts over Meisha Tate as a tough competitor.
Main Event: Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight: Billy Evangelista (9-0-0) vs. Mike Aina (11-6-1)
Referee: Herb Dean
Round One
The fight begins with Mike Aina attempting a punch/kick combination on Billy Evangelista, Billy Evangelista then hits Mike Aina with a few leg kicks. Mike Aina then nails Billy Evangelista with a hard leg kick, both fighters then exchange a few punching combinations. Billy Evangelista then uses a single leg to force Mike Aina to the cage wall, Mike Aina then hits Billy Evangelista with a few punches. Billy Evanelista then scores a takedown on Mike Aina, but they both get up quickly and Billy Evangelista forces Mike Aina against the cage wall. Both fighters then connect on knee strikes while in the clinch, an accidental low blow by Billy Evangelista to Mike Aina closes the round.
Round Two
The second round begins with Billy Evangelista attempting a punching combo on Mike Aina, Mike Aina then blocks a Billy Evangelista takedown attempt. Billy Evangelista then hits Mike Aina with a punch/kick combination, Billy Evangelista then attempts a head kick on Mike Aina. Billy Evangelista then scores a takedown on Mike Aina using a single leg takedown, Billy Evangelista then uses ground and pound while in the guard of Mike Aina. Billy Evangelista then uses an illegal knee to the head while Mike Aina was down and Herb Dean temporarily halts the fight as the CSAC doctor comes in. Referee Herb Dean ends the fight after talking to fighter Mike Aina and the CSAC appointed doctor.
Fight Result: Mike Aina def. Billy Evangelista by Disqualification - Illegal Knee Strike (3:40, R2)
Post fight interview, Mike Aina explained how the illegal strike had injured him and he is open to a rematch with Billy Evangelista. Billy Evangelista is up next and he explains what lead to the illegal strike, Billy Evangelista is open to a rematch with Mike Aina. Referee Herb Dean is interviewed next, he explains why the blow was illegal and that the CSAC appointed doctor called the fight due to Mike Aina’s health.
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