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PWINSIDERXTRA LIVE COVERAGE OF STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGERS VII - COMPLETE EVENT RECAP

By David Tees on 3/27/2010 1:58 AM
Welcome to the PWInsiderXtra live coverage of Strikeforce Challengers VII, live from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Update your browser regularly throughout the evening for round by round updates from the event.

Here is tonight’s card…

* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Lavar Johnson vs. Lolohea Mahe

* Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight: George Bush III vs. Ron Humphrey

* Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight: Luke Stewart vs. Andre Galvao

* Strikeforce Women’s 135lb. Division Fight: Zoila Frausto vs. Miesha Tate

* Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight: Justin Wilcox vs. Shemar Bailey

Mauro Ranallo welcomes the viewers to the event before introducing Stephen Quadros and Pat Miletech, all of them go over tonight’s card.

Fight #1 - Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight

Justin Wilcox (8-3-0) vs. Shemar Bailey (13-1-0)

Referee: Marcos Rosales

Round One

The round begins with Justin Wilcox rocking Shemar Bailey with a head kick, Justin Wilcox then peppers Shemar Bailey with punches. Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with another series of head kicks, Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with a straight right. The referee halts the fight so the cut on Shemar Bailey’s head can be checked, the fight resumes with Justin Wilcox hitting Shemar Bailey with a body kick. Shemar Bailey then connects with an uppercut on Justin Wilcox, Justin Wilcox resumes hitting Shemar Bailey with body kicks. Shemar Bailey then hits Justin Wilcox with a straight left, Justin Wilcox blocks a Shemar Bailey takedown attempt as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Justin Wilcox hitting Shemar Bailey with a straight right, Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with a flurry of punches. Shemar Bailey accidentally pokes Justin Wilcox in the eye and the fight is briefly halted, the fight resumes with Justin Wilcox hitting Shemar Bailey with a body kick. Justin Wilcox accidentally hits Shemar Bailey with a knee to the testicles and the fight is briefly halted, the fight resumes with Justin Wilcox hitting Shemar Bailey with another head kick. Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with a body kick and overhand right, Justin Wilcox then scores a takedown and gets side control on Shemar Bailey as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Justin Wilcox hitting Shemar Bailey with a few uppercuts, Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with two charging punches. Justin Wilcox then hits Shemar Bailey with a counter right, Shemar Bailey then connects with an uppercut on Justin Wilcox. Justin Wilcox scores a takedown on Shemar Bailey and gets in side control, Justin Wilcox transitions to full mount on Shemar Bailey. Justin Wilcox starts attacking Shemar Bailey with light ground and pound, Justin Wilcox attempts an arm bar on Shemar Bailey as the round ends.

Fight Result: Justin Wilcox def. Shemar Bailey by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Post fight interview with Justin Wilcox, who says that his team helped him prepare for the fight and Shemar Bailey has a good chin.

Fight #2 - Strikeforce Women’s 135lb. Division Fight

Zoila Frausto (5-0-0) vs. Miesha Tate (8-2-0)

Referee: John McCarthy

Round One

The round begins with Miesha Tate hitting Zoila Frausto with a body kick, Miesha Tate then scores a takedown on Zoila Frausto and gets side control. Miesha Tate postures up and hits Zoila Frausto with a few punches, Miesha Tate then moves back to side control on Zoila Frausto. Miesha Tate then gets back control on Zoila Frausto, Zoila Frausto escapes and both fighters get back to their feet. Miesha Tate scores another takedown on Zoila Frausto and gets side control as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Zoila Frausto hitting Miesha Tate with a leg kick, Zoila Frausto then hits Miesha Tate in the head with a push kick. Miesha Tate scores a takedown on Zoila Frausto and gets side control, Miesha Tate then attempted an odd choke hold on Zoila Frausto. Miesha Tate transitions to full mount on Zoila Frausto, Miesha Tate then puts Zoila Frausto in the arm bar and the tap out soon follows.

Fight Result: Miesha Tate def. Zoila Frausto by submission via arm bar (4:09, R2)

Post fight interview with Miesha Tate, who says that Zoila Frausto came to fight tonight and she will fight whoever Strikeforce wants her to fight.

Mauro Ranallo interviews King Mo cage side, who says that Gegard Mousasi is a solid champion and will defeat him in their title fight this April on CBS.

Mauro Ranallo interviews Jake Shields cage side, who says the Strikeforce Middleweight Division is tougher than the Strikeforce Welterweight Division and he will defeat Dan Henderson this April on CBS.

Fight #3 - Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight

Luke Stewart (6-2-0) vs. Andre Galvao (3-1-0)

Referee: Marcos Rosales

Round One

The round begins with Andre Galvao scoring a takedown on Luke Stewart and getting in the full guard, Andre Galvao postures up and connects with some punches on Luke Stewart. Andre Galvao then moves into the butterfly guard of Luke Stewart, Andre Galvao then locks himself around the leg of Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart transitions to back control on Andre Galvao, the fighters stand up and Andre Galvao hits Luke Stewart with a few knee strikes. Luke Stewart then hits Andre Galvao with a high kick, Luke Stewart then scores a brief takedown on Andre Galvao as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with Luke Stewart hitting Andre Galvao with a switch kick, Andre Galvao then hits Luke Stewart with a counter right. Both fighters then simultaneously hit each other with push kicks, Luke Stewart falls to the ground and gets punched by Andre Galvao. The fighters stand up and Luke Stewart hits Andre Galvao with a few knee strikes, Andre Galvao then hits Luke Stewart with a right cross. Andre Galvao then scores a takedown on Luke Stewart and gets the half guard, Andre Galvao then attacks Luke Stewart with elbow strikes. Andre Galvao transitions to side control on Luke Stewart, Luke Stewart then uses a sweep on Andre Galvao as the round ends.

Round Three

The round begins with Andre Galvao barely hitting Luke Stewart with a head kick, Luke Stewart then hits Andre Galvao with a push kick. Andre Galvao then scores a takedown on Luke Stewart and gets in the full guard, Andre Galvao postures up and Luke Stewart hits him with an up kick. Andre Galvao then moves to side control on Luke Stewart, Luke Stewart uses a sweep to get side control on Andre Galvao. The fighters stand up and Andre Galvao hits Luke Stewart with a few knee strikes, Andre Galvao scores a takedown on Luke Stewart. Luke Stewart uses another sweep to force the fight back onto the feet, Luke Stewart then hits Andre Galvao with a body kick as the round ends.

Fight Result: Andre Galvao def. Luke Stewart by split decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Post fight interview with Andre Galvao, who says it is hard to determine if he truly won the fight and he is happy with the win.

Fight #4 - Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight

George Bush III (5-1-0) vs. Ron Humphrey (5-1-0)

Referee: John McCarthy

Round One

The round begins with Ron Humphrey hitting George Bush III with a head kick, George Bush III then scores a takedown on Ron Humphrey and gets the half guard. The fighters stand up and George Bush III hits Ron Humphrey with an uppercut and leg kick, Ron Humphrey then locks George Bush III in a guillotine choke during a takedown attempt and a tap out follows.

Fight Result: Ron Humphrey def. George Bush III by submission via guillotine choke (1:44, R1)

Post fight interview with Ron Humphrey, who says the move to light heavyweight was a great one and he thanks his team for the victory.

Main Event - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight

Lavar Johnson (13-3-0) vs. Lolohea Mahe (6-0-1)

Referee: Marcos Rosales

Round One

The round begins with Lavar Johnson peppering Lolohea Mahe with jabs, Lolohea Mahe then hits Lavar Johnson with an overhand right. Lolohea Mahe then accidentally pokes Lavar Johnson in the eye and the fight is briefly halted, the fight resumes with Lolohea Mahe hitting Lavar Johnson with a counter right. Lolohea Mahe then scores a takedown on Lavar Johnson and gets in the butterfly guard, Lolohea Mahe transitions to side control on Lavar Johnson. The fighters stand up and Lolohea Mahe scores another takedown on Lavar Johnson as the round ends.

Round Two

The round begins with both fighters attacking each other with punches, Lavar Johnson then hits Lolohea Mahe with two knee strikes. Lavar Johnson then hits Lolohea Mahe with an overhand right, Lavar Johnson then hits Lolohea Mahe with an elbow strike. Lavar Johnson then hits Lolohea Mahe with two straight knee strikes, Lolohea Mahe then hits Lavar Johnson with a left. Lavar Johnson then hits Lolohea Mahe with a three punch combination, Lavar Johnson then drops Lolohea Mahe with a right to the head and follows it up by hitting him with several more strikes until the referee stops the fight.

Fight Result: Lavar Johnson def. Lolohea Mahe by TKO via strikes (3:29, R2)

Post fight interview with Lavar Johnson, who says it is great to return to MMA and that Lolohea Mahe is a tough opponent.

Mauro Ranallo and Pat Miletech recap the evenings action as the event comes to an end.