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Here is tonight’s card…
* Strikeforce Women's Welterweight Title Fight: Sarah Kaufman (Champion) vs. Roxanne Modafferi
* Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight: Shane Del Rosario vs. Lolohea Mahe
* Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight: Mike Kyle vs. Ron Humphrey
* Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight: Cory Devela vs. Bobby Voelker
* Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight: Caros Fodor vs. Thomas Diagne
Mauro Ranallo welcomes the viewers to the event before going over tonight’s card, then he introduces Stephen Quadros and Pat Miletech to the broadcast.
Fight #1 - Strikeforce Lightweight Division Fight
Caros Fodor (2-0-0) vs. Thomas Diagne (1-1-0)
Referee: Ryan Hoisington
Round One
The round begins with both fighters attacking each other with jabs, Caros Fodor drops Thomas Diagne with a left hook. Caros Fodor then nails Thomas Diagne with a left hook as he stands up, Caros Fodor then hits Thomas Diagne with quick knee strikes to the leg and body. Thomas Diagne then hit’s a charging Caros Fodor with a leg kick, both fighters then exchange short knee strikes while they are up against the cage wall. Thomas Diagne then hits Caros Fodor with a spinning back kick, Caros Fodor then hits Thomas Diagne with a punch and knee strike combination as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Thomas Diagne hitting Caros Fodor with a push kick, Caros Fodor then connects with a left hook on Thomas Diagne. Caros Fodor returns to attacking Thomas Diagne with short knee strikes while fighting along the cage wall, Thomas Diagne barely connects with an elbow strike on Caros Fodor. Caros Fodor then nails Thomas Diagne with a two punch combination to the face, Caros Fodor then scores a takedown on Thomas Diagne and gets side control. Caros Fodor then gets back control on Thomas Diagne, Caros Fodor uses some ground and pound on Thomas Diagne to wind up in half guard. Thomas Diagne uses a scramble to escape a key lock attempt by Caros Fodor and the fighters stand up as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Thomas Diagne hitting Caros Fodor with a straight right, Thomas Diagne then hits Caros Fodor with a push kick and crescent kick. Caros Fodor then backs Thomas Diagne with three straight punches to the face, Caros Fodor scores a takedown on Thomas Diagne and gets in the open half guard. Caros Fodor moves to side control on Thomas Diagne, Caros Fodor nearly gets the submission on Thomas Diagne with a kimura until a scramble freed him. Caros Fodor gets back control on Thomas Diagne and he attacks him with hammer fists, Caros Fodor moves to side control on Thomas Diagne and attacks him with more hammer fists as the round ends.
Fight Result: Caros Fodor def. Thomas Diagne by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Post fight interview with Caros Fodor, who says his performance was a little off tonight and then he talks about training with Matt Hume.
Fight #2 - Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Division Fight
Mike Kyle (16-7-1) vs. Ron Humphrey (7-1-0)
Referee: Ryan Hoisington
Round One
The round begins with Mike Kyle hitting Ron Humphrey with a right to the head, Mike Kyle then hits Ron Humphrey with an uppercut. Ron Humphrey recovers by hitting Mike Kyle with a leg kick, Ron Humphrey then charges at Mike Kyle with several punches. Ron Humphrey then scores a takedown on Mike Kyle and gets in the half guard, Mike Kyle then puts Ron Humphrey in the full guard. Ron Humphrey attempts to lock in the modified anaconda on Mike Kyle, Mike Kyle escapes and gets locked in a guillotine choke by Ron Humphrey. Mike Kyle escapes and hits Ron Humphrey with a flying knee strike as they both stood up, Ron Humphrey then takes Mike Kyle down during a second flying knee strike. Mike Kyle uses a sweep to get into the guard of Ron Humphrey, Mike Kyle gets full mount on Ron Humphrey. Ron Humphrey escapes and locks Mike Kyle in the guillotine choke as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Ron Humphrey attacking Mike Kyle with leg kicks, Mike Kyle then hits Ron Humphrey with a punching combination. Mike Kyle then hits Ron Humphrey with a potential knee strike to the testicles and the referee didn’t see it, Ron Humphrey then scores a takedown on Mike Kyle and gets in the full guard. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Mike Kyle scores a takedown on Ron Humphrey and gets full mount, Mike Kyle gets back control on Ron Humphrey. Mike Kyle starts attacking Ron Humphrey with ground and pound, Mike Kyle then locks in a rear naked choke on Ron Humphrey and the tap out follows.
Fight Result: Mike Kyle def. Ron Humphrey by submission via rear naked choke (3:28, R2)
Post fight interview with Mike Kyle, who says that God has been good to him and this fight was simply a stepping stone.
Backstage interview with Sarah Kaufman, who says that she is excited to defend the Strikeforce Women’s Welterweight Title and Roxanne Modafferi is a typical Japanese style fighter.
Fight #3 - Strikeforce Welterweight Division Fight
Cory Devela (9-3-0) vs. Bobby Voelker (21-8-0)
Referee: Ryan Hoisington
Round One
The round begins with Bobby Voelker hitting Cory Devela with a knee strike, Cory Devla then trips Bobby Voelker and gets full mount. Cory Devela then attacks Bobby Voelker with ground and pound, Bobby Voelker explodes to his feet and Cory Devela briefly got back control while standing. Cory Devela then hits Bobby Voelker with a knee strike to the chest, Cory Devela then scores a takedown on Bobby Voelker and gets half guard. Cory Devela then starts attacking Bobby Voelker with some ground and pound, Bobby Voelker uses a scramble and ends up getting in the half guard of Cory Devela as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Cory Devela scoring a takedown on Bobby Voelker and getting the half guard, Bobby Voelker uses a sweep to get in the full guard of Cory Devela. Bobby Voelker then starts attacking Cory Devela with ground and pound, Cory Devela fails at an arm bar attempt on Bobby Voelker. Cory Devela then moves to the butterfly guard on Bobby Voelker, Bobby Voelker then moves back into the full guard of Cory Devela. Cory Devela uses a knee bar attempt to force the fight back to the feet, Cory Devela then rocks Bobby Voelker with several punches as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Cory Devela pinning Bobby Voelker against the cage wall, Cory Devela scores a brief takedown on Bobby Voelker. Bobby Voelker then drops Cory Devela briefly with a knee to the head, Bobby Voelker continues to attack Cory Devela with short knee strikes. Bobby Voelker then rocks Cory Devela with an uppercut, Cory Devela then hits Bobby Voelker with a right/left combination. Cory Devela attempts a guillotine choke on Bobby Voelker, Bobby Voelker escapes and winds up in the guard of Cory Devela. The fighters stand up and both fighters start throwing wild punches at each other, Cory Devela then attacks Bobby Voelker with strikes as the round ends.
Fight Result: Bobby Voelker def. Cory Devela by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight interview with Bobby Voelker, who says he should have performed better and he feels that he needs to train a little more. Post fight interview with Cory Devela, who says that he felt he won the second round and he wants another fight with Bobby Voelker.
Cage side interview with KJ Noons, who says that he will use his fighting style in an upcoming fight with Jorge Gurgel and that Jorge Gurgel is a good stand up fighter.
Fight #4 - Strikeforce Women's Welterweight Title Fight
Sarah Kaufman (11-0-0) (Champion) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (15-5-0)
Referee: Anthony Hamlett
Round One
The round begins with Roxanne Modafferi quickly attempting a flying knee strike on Sarah Kaufman, Roxanne Modafferi then hits Sarah Kaufman with a few knee strikes. Roxanne Modafferi scores a takedown on Sarah Kaufman, Roxanne Modafferi then moves into the guard of Sarah Kaufman. The referee stands up the fighters after inactivity and Sarah Kaufman hits Roxanne Modafferi with a two punch combination, both girls are struggling to score the takedown as the fight along the cage wall as the round ends.
Round Two
The round begins with Sarah Kaufman rocking a charging Roxanne Modafferi with a ton of punches to the face, Sarah Kaufman separates from Roxanne Modafferi and nails her with several more punches. Roxanne Modafferi then jumps guard on Sarah Kaufman, Roxanne Modafferi releases the guard attempt after failing to takedown Sarah Kaufman. Both girls exchange various knee strikes while fighting along the cage wall, Sarah Kaufman then scores a brief takedown on Roxanne Modafferi. Sarah Kaufman then starts nailing Roxanne Modafferi with a few knee strikes, Sarah Kaufman then attacks Roxanne Modafferi with punches as the round ends.
Round Three
The round begins with Sarah Kaufman hitting Roxanne Modafferi with a straight right, both girls then exchange knee strikes while against the cage wall. Roxanne Modafferi then scores a takedown on Sarah Kaufman and gets the full guard, Roxanne Modafferi postures up and starts peppering Sarah Kaufman with ground and pound. The fighters stand up and both women exchange a few knee strikes, the referee briefly halts the fight to fix an issues with Sarah Kaufman’s glove. The fight resumes with Sarah Kaufman hitting Roxanne Modafferi with a two punch combo, Sarah Kaufman then hits Roxanne Modafferi with a straight right. Roxanne Modafferi then pulls guard on Sarah Kaufman to put the fight on the ground, Sarah Kaufman then power bombs Roxanne Modafferi and knocks her out cold and the referee immediately stops the fight.
Fight Result: Sarah Kaufman def. Roxanne Modafferi by knockout via power bomb (4:45, R3)
Post fight interview with Sarah Kaufman, who says she wants to fight on the main Strikeforce cards and that Roxanne Modafferi was a tough fighter, but she was getting tired.
Main Event - Strikeforce Heavyweight Division Fight
Shane Del Rosario (9-0-0) vs. Lolohea Mahe (6-1-1)
Referee: Anthony Hamlett
Round One
The round begins with Shane Del Rosario hitting Lolohea Mahe with a leg kick, Shane Del Rosario then hits Lolohea Mahe with a body kick. Both fighters then exchange knee strikes along the cage wall, Shane Del Rosario then barely connects with a head kick on Lolohea Mahe. Shane Del Rosario then hits Lolohea Mahe with a few knee strikes to the body, Lolohea Mahe is then accidentally hit in the testicles by Shane Del Rosario and the fight is temporarily halted. The fight resumes with Lolohea Mahe hitting Shane Del Rosario with a straight right, Shane Del Rosario then rocks Lolohea Mahe with a left. Shane Del Rosario then hits Lolohea Mahe with a head kick, Shane Del Rosario then hits Lolohea Mahe with a knee strike and follows it up with a few more knee strikes until the referee stops the fight.
Fight Result: Shane Del Rosario def. Lolohea Mahe by TKO via strikes (3:48, R1)
Post fight interview with Shane Del Rosario, who says he is ready to move onto the bigger Strikeforce cards and he wants a fight with either Bobby Lashley or Andrei Arlovski.
Mauro Ranallo, Stephen Quadros and Pat Miletech recap the evenings fights.
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