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Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu     
Date:   Apr 06, 2024
#R1#
Dawkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Dawkins.
A low kick from Dawkins is predictable there
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Dawkins has been cut.
Good shot there by Dawkins.
Dawkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano misses with a right hand #TD#
and Dawkins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Luciano's guard.
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!#SUB2#
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano is trying to hold Dawkins in close to prevent damage but Dawkins has managed to pass into half guard.
Luciano tries to kick Dawkins off but Dawkins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Luciano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dawkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Luciano tries to reverse the position but Dawkins maintains control.
Dawkins controlling the pace for now.
Dawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luciano is looking to escape.
Luciano is looking to get to half guard.
Luciano regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawkins connects with a nice short shot to Luciano's temple.
Dawkins throws a strike but Luciano avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Dawkins trying to control but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Dawkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
Dawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Luciano's brow.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass. #SUB2#
Luciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawkins passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawkins. #T3##SUB#
Dawkins is looking for a kimura here.
Luciano scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dawkins manages to mount him!
Dawkins prevents Luciano from getting the reversal.
Luciano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawkins is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Dawkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luciano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Luciano taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4##SU#
Dawkins decides to stand up, so the ref orders Luciano to his feet.
Dawkins lands with a right hand.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dawkins with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charles Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Dawkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Dawkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dawkins stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawkins manages to avoid it.
Luciano and Dawkins are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Luciano throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Dawkins into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Luciano knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano tries a quick counter leg kick but Praust is wise to it.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Praust tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luciano manages to circle out of the way.
Praust tries to clinch up.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Praust sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Praust is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Praust tries to clinch but Luciano moves away
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Luciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Praust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Praust's body.#T1#
Praust throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Praust takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
Praust misses with a low kick.
Luciano lands a jab.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Praust.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Praust.
Praust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Praust gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Praust controls his hands.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Praust can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Praust backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Praust backwards.
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!#BC#
Praust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Praust moves into range and clinches up with Luciano.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prausts head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano. #ROC2#Praust is rocked!
Praust blocks an uppercut.
Oh Praust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Praust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Praust.
Luciano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Praust.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Praust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Praust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Praust wants a takedown but no success here.
Praust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Praust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Praust blocking some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Praust.
Praust blocks an uppercut.
Praust seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
Praust doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Praust tries to clinch up.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Praust tries to counter by clinching up but Luciano breaks away and moves out of range.
Charles Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Praust pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano. #T4#
Praust blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Praust.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Praust.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Praust taking a breather.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Marshall Praust's cut is getting worse.#BC#
Praust breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Praust walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Praust counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano throws an overhand right that drops Praust like a sack of potatoes! Luciano dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Marshall Praust had this to say: 'No worries. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent has once again tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a 'No-Contest.''.

 

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024
#R1#
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano throws a body punch but Torsten moves out of range.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
As Torsten backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten throws a leg kick that misses.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.#CL#
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torsten backwards. #T1#
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
Luciano lands with a left to the head.
Torsten has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Torsten backwards.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Torsten.
Torsten digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Torsten avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano tries a body shot but Torsten blocks it.
Luciano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torsten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Torsten controls his hands.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Torsten controls his hands. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torsten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Torsten lands with a nice body kick.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Baldur Torsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torsten. Torsten obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torsten.
Torsten loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Torsten throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Torsten bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.
Torsten misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torsten manages to avoid it.
Torsten misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A lazy left from Torsten finds it's target.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torsten! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Torsten.
A punch combination from Torsten misses.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luciano duly obliges.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torsten works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano 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.
Torsten takes a kick to the side of the head.
Torsten throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torsten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torsten throws out the jab.
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano blocks the body kick. #T1#
Luciano connects with a right hand. Torsten shakes it off.
Torsten misses the jab.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Torsten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torsten defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Torsten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torsten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the liver by Torsten. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#That has opened up Baldur Torsten's cut even more.
Luciano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Torsten. Luciano shrugs it off though.
Torsten thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Torsten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Torsten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Torsten's defenses.
Baldur Torsten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Luciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torsten's elbow.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Torsten.
Luciano tries to break free but Torsten pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Luciano tries a body shot but Torsten blocks it.
A short uppercut from Torsten.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Torsten.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Torsten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torsten gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torsten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Torsten lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Torsten as the two fighters clinch.
Torsten misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luciano.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Torsten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Torsten controls the action.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torsten. #ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Luciano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Torsten smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baldur Torsten's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano wants to clinch.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torsten connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Torsten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Torsten.
Torsten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#KD2#
Torsten lands a big uppercut and Luciano crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Luciano looks OK. Torsten waves Luciano back to his feet!
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Luciano out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Luciano.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Luciano gets a clinch. #BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Sanguinetti slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Sanguinetti back into the cage.
Sanguinetti gets underhooks to prevent Luciano's takedown attempt. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano throws a leg kick
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Luciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Luciano blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Sanguinetti controls the action. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Sanguinetti's side.
Luciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Luciano tries to clinch there but Sanguinetti circles away.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanguinetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Luciano.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Luciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanguinetti. That did some damage!
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanguinetti if he has to take too many more of those.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano looks to clinch
and Sanguinetti counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Luciano falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orlando Sanguinetti!
After winning the bout, Orlando Sanguinetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C250: Albatross vs Apollo III     
Date:   Nov 19, 2023
#R1#
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gunnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Gunnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Gunnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.#T2#
Gunnarsson with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Luciano!
Luciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luciano misses with a left hand
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Good work by Luciano as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano misses with a left hand
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Gunnarsson.
Luciano slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Gunnarsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luciano if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Luciano throws a big counter combination but Gunnarsson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Gunnarsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luciano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Gunnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand into Luciano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luciano's gas tank. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a jab. Gunnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Luciano down. #T2#
Luciano takes one to the chin there.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Jab by Gunnarsson.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luciano connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Luciano misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.#T4#
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Luciano tries to clinch but fails miserably
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.
The crowd cheers as Gunnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Luciano lunges at Gunnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunnarsson's hand.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luciano moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Luciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano walks into a left hand.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Gunnarsson lands a two punch combo.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunnarsson with a hook.
Luciano swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!

A relieved looking Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator     
Date:   Oct 29, 2023
#R1#
Menday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menday scores with a jab to the head.
Menday has a takedown stuffed.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Menday.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Menday on that attempt.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Menday shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adams Menday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menday.
Menday swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Menday crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Menday is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Adams Menday has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Menday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Are you kidding me?! Luciano ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Menday clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
A victorious Charles Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C236: Hoost vs Lehto     
Date:   Oct 01, 2023
#R1#
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano slips a straight right by Brown.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano. #CUT#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Brown.
Nice body kick from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Luciano tries a body shot but Brown blocks it. #BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Brown checks a low kick from Luciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown fakes the leg kick and cracks Luciano in the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano scores with a punch to the head.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Luciano crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Luciano back to his feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
As Brown backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brown checks a low kick from Luciano.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
Brown throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range. #T1#
A low kick lands for Brown.
Brown misses the jab.
Luciano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown lands a head kick! #T2##CL#
Luciano instigates a clinch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Luciano rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown misses with some punches.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luciano throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range. #T4#
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Luciano steps away.
Luciano throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Luciano swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Luciano drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown feints a counter leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Luciano clinches with his opponent.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Luciano lands a body punch.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Brown.
Luciano lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Brown throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luciano moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range. #T3#
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
AJ Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Brown misses with a body kick.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up AJ Brown's cut even more.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!

A victorious Charles Luciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023
#R1#
Duggan lands with a good body shot.
Duggan throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Duggan finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Luciano with a jab.
Duggan checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target.
Duggan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Luciano will feel that in the morning.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Duggan.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duggan avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Duggan thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Duggan lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duggan is able to avoid easily.
Duggan tries a quick counter leg kick but Luciano is wise to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Duggan - just one landing. #T1#
Duggan lands a body shot.
Charles Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Luciano pushes Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Duggan.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Duggan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
Duggan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Duggan.
Duggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Duggan throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duggan scores with a push kick.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Jab by Duggan.
A big left from Duggan misses.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Duggan there.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Duggan tries to clinch up.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano moves out of range as Duggan throws a body kick.
Duggan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Duggan tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Duggan cracks Luciano with an open hand slap.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Charles Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duggan.
Duggan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Duggan gets tackled into the cage by Luciano. Luciano maintains the clinch.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano gets through Duggan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Duggan.
Duggan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duggan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duggan lands a slapping body shot.
Duggan lands a right hook to the body.
Duggan throws out a powerful jab.
Luciano wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
Luciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duggan was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Jab from Luciano.
Duggan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Duggan's head.
Luciano wants to slow Duggan down by chopping away at his legs.
Duggan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Duggan gets the takedown into side control.
Duggan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Duggan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Duggan tries for a kimura but Luciano is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duggan throws a strike aimed at the side of Luciano's head but Luciano avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano throws a head kick that Duggan semi-blocks. #CL#
Luciano gets a clinch.
Luciano being controlled against the cage.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Duggan misses with the head strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Duggan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duggan prevents Luciano from breaking the clinch.
Duggan tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duggan's elbow.
Luciano tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan wants a takedown but no success here.
Duggan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan looking to stall.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Duggan backwards.
Duggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Duggan lands a body shot.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Luciano. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duggan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan delivers a nice body kick.
Luciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duggan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Duggan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Duggan.
Luciano went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Luciano takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Duggan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Duggan.
Duggan digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
Jim Duggan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
Duggan is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luciano connects with the punch.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Luciano. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duggan at a distance.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Duggan.
Duggan fakes the leg kick and cracks Luciano in the body.
Duggan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Duggan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Duggan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duggan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duggan lands a head shot.
Duggan's corner calls for a 1-2. Duggan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Duggan slips under a jab.
Duggan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano works over Duggan's head and body with a nice combination.
Duggan throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Duggan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan connects with a jab.
Duggan misses with a takedown attempt - Luciano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duggan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano stalks Duggan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duggan's face. Duggan staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Duggan. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Duggan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
A jab from Duggan misses.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duggan tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
Duggan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duggan lands a nice shot to the body.
Duggan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
A slow jab from Duggan misses its intended target.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Jab from Luciano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano throws a body punch but Duggan moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano stuffs the takedown.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Duggan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duggan tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Duggan has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano tries to work over Duggan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duggans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duggan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luciano or not.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Duggan throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick from Duggan.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duggan eats them both and turns towards Luciano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Duggan.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duggan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
Duggan moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Duggan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Luciano swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Luciano scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duggan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano is looking to score with low kicks.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Duggan checks it.
Duggan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duggan misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Duggan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duggan walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Duggan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duggan scores with a punch to the head.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Duggan misses with a leg kick.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Duggan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duggan.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duggan wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duggan at a distance.
Duggan avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Duggan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duggan.
A combination from Duggan does no damage. #CL2#
Duggan clinches.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Duggan's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duggan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Luciano blocks the low kick.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duggan manages to avoid it.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Luciano throws a quick head kick that knocks Duggan silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Luciano is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Luciano!
An out of breath Charles Luciano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1002 Maluga vs Washington     
Date:   Jul 14, 2023
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano tries to work over Danger's front leg with a kick but Danger checks it.
Danger tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Danger throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danger thinking.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danger checks it well.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danger doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danger.#T1#
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Danger tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Danger.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danger lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Danger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Luciano works Danger's body with a nice hook.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Danger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Danger counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Danger finish him?!
Luciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.
Danger throws a big counter combination but Luciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD#
Danger cracks Luciano with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Luciano looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Danger finish him? #ROC#Luciano is rocked!#T3#
Danger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Danger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Danger.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Danger.#T4#
Danger throws a lazy uppercut
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danger checks it well.
Danger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Danger.
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 throws a nice head kick!
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danger tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Luciano misses with an uppercut
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger slips under a jab.
Danger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Danger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Danger catches Luciano right on the button with a cross.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Danger's head but Danger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Luciano.#T1#
Danger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Luciano! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
An out of breath Danny Danger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Charles Luciano was interviewed post fight and said 'he is strong'.

 

Event: SYN 996 Trollslayer vs Dinklag     
Date:   Jun 23, 2023
#R1#
Danger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Danger scores with a decent looking hook.
Luciano jabs at Danger's body.
Danger scores with a nice head shot.
Danger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano sizes up Danger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Danger.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danger moves away.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danger misses with a looping right.
Danger with a hook.
Danger connects with a looping right hand.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danger avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Danger wants to clinch.#T3#
Danger lands with a good body shot.
Danger misses with a kick to the body.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano misses with a body shot
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danger rather than just go for the knockout.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Danger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger works the jab nicely.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Danger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Danger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Danger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger wants to clinch.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Luciano.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Luciano avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Danger misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Luciano takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Danger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Luciano.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Danger throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danger wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Luciano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.#T2#
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Charles Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Danger darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Danger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Luciano throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Danger missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Danger slips under a jab.
Luciano is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Danger.
Danger tries to clinch up.
Luciano misses with a hook. Danger ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Danger sends Luciano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danger is motioning to the referee to let Luciano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Luciano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands a nice shot to the body.
Danger moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Danger misses with a body kick.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Danger counters with a left to the body.
Danger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Danger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Danger finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Danger misses with a shot to the body
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Danger.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger throws a leg kick that misses.
Danger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Danger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano lands a nice hook to Danger's body. Danger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Luciano avoids the head kick by Danger.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danger is out of range and Luciano settles back down.
Luciano slips under a jab from Danger.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Danger.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Danger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Luciano avoids it.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Danger swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danger tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Danger misses with a hook.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Danger.
Well Danger 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SYN 987 Greene vs. Fedetenko     
Date:   May 24, 2023
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolf on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolf lands a high kick!
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Wolf tries a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wolf. Wolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano misses the jab.#T2#
Wolf thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
A jab from Wolf misses.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wolf will feel that in the morning.
Wolf falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Luciano counters by clinching up.
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!
Wolf connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
A short left from Luciano. #BC#
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolf misses its target.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
Wolf avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Wolf misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wolf if he has to take too many more of those.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Wolf's cut.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wolf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.
Wolf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luciano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Luciano counters by moving into the clinch.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf trying to land knees to the body.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Wolf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolf throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Wolf looks to land a combination but Luciano avoids it well.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.#T2#
Luciano tries to land a body kick
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Wolf is looking to counter punch.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano misses with a hook #KD#
and Wolf counters with a nice right hand that sends Luciano toppling to the canvas! Luciano scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wolf finish him?!#ROC#Luciano is rocked!#T3#
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Luciano is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Wolf counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Luciano has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Charles Luciano spoke after the fight, saying 'he is strong'.

 

Event: SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023
#R1#
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Stark fails with the takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Stark's head back.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luciano.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.#TD#
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luciano dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Stark working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB#
Stark has an active guard here but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark wants to sweep but Luciano has passed to side control!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stark tries to bench press Luciano off him but Luciano keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark throws a few strikes from the bottom but Luciano takes advantage and mounts!
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Luciano prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano controlling the pace for now.
Stark regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luciano's knee momentarily.#TD#
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark cracks Luciano with a solid left hand.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luciano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luciano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Stark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luciano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luciano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luciano! #REVB#
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Stark striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Luciano staying calm.
Stark tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stark tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Luciano trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is trying to work for a sweep but Luciano has mounted him!
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charles Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Luciano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stark misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A big right from Luciano misses.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Stark tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark slips a jab from Luciano.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt. #T4#
Stark goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Luciano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#BC2#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Luciano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Luciano leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Stark steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!

Post fight, an emotional Charles Luciano said 'Pleasure beating the crap out of this chump.'.

 

Event: Bellicose XXXIX     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano looks for the body kick but Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Luciano misses with a leg kick.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Skurwysynowski.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skurwysynowski.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Skurwysynowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Skurwysynowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skurwysynowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Skurwysynowski tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
A jab lands there for Luciano.
Skurwysynowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano takes a swing at Skurwysynowski's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Skurwysynowski lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Luciano misses. #T3#
Skurwysynowski with the inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skurwysynowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Skurwysynowski and move into the clinch.
Skurwysynowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab. #T4#
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skurwysynowski swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Skurwysynowski misses.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Skurwysynowski thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Skurwysynowski will probably get the nod.
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#
Skurwysynowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skurwysynowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Skurwysynowski misses
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Skurwysynowski.
Luciano defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skurwysynowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano slips a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Skurwysynowski misses.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Skurwysynowski avoids a kick to the body.
Skurwysynowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Skurwysynowski.
Luciano misses with a leg kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Skurwysynowski misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice head shot.
Luciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skurwysynowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skurwysynowski takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Skurwysynowski punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Skurwysynowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Skurwysynowski's knee but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
Skurwysynowski throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skurwysynowski!
Luciano tries to land a body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick from Skurwysynowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skurwysynowski misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skurwysynowski with a nice calf kick.
Skurwysynowski connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skurwysynowski blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Skurwysynowski feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Luciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skurwysynowski.
Luciano misses with a hook. Skurwysynowski ducked under it nicely.
Luciano lands a jab to Skurwysynowski's midsection.
Charles Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skurwysynowski moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Skurwysynowski has been cut.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skurwysynowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Skurwysynowski throws a chopping leg kick but Luciano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Skurwysynowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Skurwysynowski misses with a looping right.
Skurwysynowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Skurwysynowski.
Luciano backing away here, and Skurwysynowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Skurwysynowski scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Skurwysynowski scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Luciano lands a big head kick that sends Skurwysynowski tumbling to the mat! Luciano takes a step backwards and waves Skurwysynowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Skurwysynowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano throws a lazy body kick
and Skurwysynowski counters with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Luciano.
Well Skurwysynowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Skurwysynowski!

Vladimir Skurwysynowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Charles Luciano stepped up to the mic, saying 'he is strong'.

 

Event: Bellicose XXXI     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Luciano tries to land a body kick
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a body kick.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Danger lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Luciano gets tackled into the cage by Danger. Danger maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger prevents a body shot from Luciano.
A body shot lands from Danger. #T1#
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Danger pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Danger saw it coming and moves away.
Danger moves away from the strike by Luciano. #T2#
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Danger rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Danger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger misses the jab.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano is looking to counter with head kicks.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Danger cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luciano is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Danger.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Luciano throws a leg kick but Danger sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Danger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger scores with a nice right hand.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger fakes the leg kick and cracks Luciano in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger misses with a looping right.
Danger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Danger will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Danger drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage. #T1#
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danger tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danny Danger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Luciano can't find room to land a body shot as Danger controls the action.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Luciano tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Danger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano trying to stall but Danger improves his position.
Danger misses with the head strike.
Danger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Danger blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger looking to slow down the pace here.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Danger is working Luciano over against the cage.
Danger cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danger lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#BC2#
Danger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano slips a straight right by Danger.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD2#
Danger drops Luciano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luciano looks back up at him and smiles so Danger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Danger slips the punch.
Danger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danger tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger digs a good hook to Luciano's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Danger cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Danger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Danger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Danger just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch.
Luciano wants to stay close but Danger steps back to make room for something. Luciano seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Danger and Luciano drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger is the new light heavyweight champion!
Danny Danger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Charles Luciano stepped up to the mic, saying 'he is strong'.

 

Event: Bellicose XXIV     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Susi misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Susi jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Susi tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Susi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Susi misses with a hook.
Susi motions for Luciano to come forward. Susi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Susi.
Susi looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi tries to land a body kick
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Susi misses with a looping right.
Luciano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Susi manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Susi.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Susi.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Susi and move into the clinch.
Susi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Susi throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.
Susi misses with a hook.
Susi lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Susi throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Luciano counters by clinching up.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Susi prevents a body shot from Luciano.
Susi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Susi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Susi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Susi swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Susi scores with a body shot.
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Susi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Susi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luciano.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Susi.
Nice cross by Luciano.#T3#
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Susi misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi blocks a head kick by Luciano.
Susi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Susi.
Luciano looks to throw a body kick
and Susi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Susi.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Luciano. #T4#
Susi throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Susi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano avoids the head kick by Susi.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano misses with a hook to the body
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Susi.
Susi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Susi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Susi ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luciano defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Susi manages to avoid it.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Susi lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Susi misses with a hook
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range of the leg kick from Susi.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Susi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Susi throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Susi's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Susi.
Susi scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Susi is looking to chop away at Luciano's legs.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Kaarlo Susi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Susi misses with a straight right.
Susi tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luciano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Susi misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Susi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Susi lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano is looking to chop away at Susi's legs.
Susi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Susi throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Susi misses.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Susi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Susi tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luciano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Susi swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susi throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Luciano misses with a hook. Susi ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Susi.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Good exchange - Susi coming out on top.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Susi checks a low kick from Luciano.
Luciano staying out of range there.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Susi.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Susi.
Susi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
Luciano is looking to counter with a body kick.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Susi scores with a head kick. Luciano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Susi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susi catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Susi lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaarlo Susi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Susi.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Susi missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Susi finds it's target.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Susi misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Susi 's knee.
Luciano staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Susi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Susi misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Susi.
A shot to the body from Susi misses
and Luciano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Susi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Susi seems unphased.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano blocks a head kick by Susi.
Susi misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Susi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Luciano takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Susi.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Luciano.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Susi.
Susi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Susi.
Luciano tries to counter by clinching up but Susi breaks away and moves out of range.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Susi.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Susi.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Susi and move into the clinch.
Susi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Susi misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Susi throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Susi throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Susi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Susi's knee momentarily.
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!
Susi throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Susi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luciano.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Susi is out of range.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Susi misses with a straight right.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Luciano! Susi is out on his feet! Luciano rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Susi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Susi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!
Charles Luciano took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pleasure beating the crap out of this chump.'.

 

Event: Bellicose XVI     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Paa connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paa scores with a nice right hand.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.#CL2#
Paa darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.#TD2#
Paa gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Paa working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB2#
Paa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Luciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paa looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luciano defends well.
Paa keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily.
Luciano is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Paa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luciano escapes and throws Paa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luciano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paa manages to get back to half guard.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa trying to hold on to Luciano's head to control him but Luciano postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano trying to mount his opponent but Paa defends it. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
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#
Paa stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Paa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Paa moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Luciano lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Paa crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Paa back to his feet!#T2#
Paa tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Paa blocks a jab.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Luciano cracks Paa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand from hell and Paa is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Charles Luciano gave a big smile as he said 'Pfff he was trying to stick his tongue in my ass to make me tap.'.

 

Event: Bellicose VI     
Date:   Nov 26, 2022
#R1#
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tokugawa throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tokugawa.
Luciano throws a quick counter head kick but Tokugawa was just out of range.
Tokugawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tokugawa.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luciano moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Tokugawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokugawa. #T1#
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch.
Tokugawa moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body punch from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left. #T2#
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Tokugawa misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Tokugawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokugawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
The crowd cheers as Tokugawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tokugawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tokugawa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luciano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
As Tokugawa backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tokugawa. That snapped Luciano's head back.
Tokugawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Tokugawa finds it's target.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Luciano defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Tokugawa connects with the punch.
Tokugawa lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa connects with a jab.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Tokugawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokugawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luciano on the side of the head.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tokugawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luciano scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Luciano avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokugawa.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #T1#
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tokugawa as he connects with a hook.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tokugawa throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Tokugawa was not able to check.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Tokugawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Tokugawa lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano thumps Tokugawa with a low kick.
Tokugawa lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Tokugawa lands an overhand right.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Tokugawa stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one. #T4#
Tokugawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Tokugawa avoided it.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokugawa misses the target.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Tokugawa missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokugawa tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luciano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tokugawa tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tokugawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tokugawa thinking.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Tokugawa was not able to check.
Tokugawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokugawa misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano moves out of range as Tokugawa strikes.#T2#
Tokugawa cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Tokugawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tokugawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Tokugawa connects with the punch.#T3#
Tokugawa scores with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Tokugawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Tokugawa had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tokugawa just manages to avoid it.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Luciano is looking to wear down Tokugawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tokugawa tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Tokugawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luciano lands a jab to Tokugawa's midsection.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tokugawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Tokugawa! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tokugawa to his feet! Tokugawa is in big trouble!#ROC#Tokugawa is rocked!
Tokugawa darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tokugawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Tokugawa is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Luciano just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tokugawa has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: LAFC 54     
Date:   Sep 29, 2022
#R1#
Luciano misses with a hook.
We've been told by Kaori's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Kaori throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Kaori throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big uppercut and Kaori crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaori looks OK. Luciano waves Kaori back to his feet!#ROC2#Kaori is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ichioka Kaori has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano cracks Kaori with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new light heavyweight champion!
Charles Luciano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: LAFC 53     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Dansworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Dansworth.
Jab from Dansworth.
Dansworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dansworth scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Dansworth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dansworth lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dansworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dansworth.
Dansworth misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Dansworth misses with an uppercut
letting Luciano counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dansworth throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a counter combo.
Dansworth fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Dansworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Dansworth misses with a wild body shot.
Dansworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dansworth swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dansworth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Luciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dansworth's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!
A very excited looking Charles Luciano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: LAFC Vegas 2     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
McDudley tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano tries to work over McDudley's front leg with a kick but McDudley checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.#CUT#It looks like Colin McDudley has been cut.
McDudley wants to clinch.
Luciano throws a counter high kick but McDudley was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
McDudley has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land. #T1#
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
McDudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.#BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDudley is out of range.
A big left from Luciano misses.
McDudley tries to clinch up#KD#
and Luciano counters with a head kick that drops McDudley to the mat! McDudley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#McDudley is rocked!
McDudley tries to clinch
and Luciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Luciano misses with a jab to the body
and McDudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but McDudley has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDudley lands a body punch.
McDudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McDudley.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDudley.
Luciano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
McDudley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDudley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
McDudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDudley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Luciano looks for the body kick but McDudley saw that one coming.
McDudley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano throws a jab when McDudley was well out of range.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Colin McDudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
McDudley throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
McDudley closes the distance and pushes Luciano back into the cage.
McDudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of McDudley's head but McDudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like McDudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano lands a nice hook to McDudley's body. McDudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
McDudley closes the distance and clinches.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of McDudley backwards. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McDudley jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
McDudley blocks a head kick by Luciano.
McDudley wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but McDudley moved away.#CL2#
McDudley clinches.
A shot in the inside from McDudley.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
McDudley is breathing heavily.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands an uppercut.#T1#
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDudleys head.
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of McDudley backwards.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDudley misses with the head strike.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDudley can do to turn this around?
McDudley tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDudley circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but McDudley is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from McDudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDudley misses with a straight right. #T3#
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but McDudley avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDudley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but McDudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDudley.#CL2#
McDudley has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but McDudley avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McDudley clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Luciano.
A right handed body shot lands from McDudley.
Luciano is trying to force a seperation but McDudley has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano lands with a right to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Colin McDudley's cut even more.
Luciano leaning against his opponent.
McDudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McDudley fails to land.
Luciano stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colin McDudley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Luciano lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of McDudley's head but McDudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDudley tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDudley clinches with his opponent.
Luciano misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
McDudley misses with some punches.
Luciano tries to work over McDudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch. #T1#
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDudley tries to clinch up.
McDudley wants to clinch.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDudley fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McDudley rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDudley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDudley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDudley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
McDudley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luciano throws a right and a left that McDudley avoids nicely.
McDudley darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a leg kick.
McDudley fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
McDudley looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Luciano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Luciano lands.
McDudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDudley.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
McDudley moves into the clinch.
McDudley has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
A short right from Luciano.
McDudley blocks an uppercut.
McDudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Luciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDudley misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano throws a wild body kick that McDudley sees coming a mile off.
McDudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDudley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
McDudley takes the fight into the clinch.
Charles Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by McDudley.
Colin McDudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDudley misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDudley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!

During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AFC 9: Regulator vs Slaissi     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Shimada digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Shimada cracks Luciano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Shimada clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luciano controlling the action here for a moment.
Shimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Shimada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shimada takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shimada takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.#T1##CL2#
Shimada takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimada misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shimada doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Kambei Shimada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Shimada has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Luciano stalling the fight. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimada throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Shimada lands a body shot. #T2#
Shimada looks to land a combination. Luciano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shimada doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada wants to clinch.#CL2#
Shimada has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Shimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Shimada manages to avoid it.
Shimada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimada misses the target.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
As Shimada backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shimada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Shimada misses the target.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Shimada has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shimada tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Shimada throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimada lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shimada misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Shimada. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Shimada's ribs.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimada thumps Luciano with a low kick.
Shimada tries to clinch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Shimada moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Shimada tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Shimada fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charles Luciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Shimada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Shimada throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Luciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Shimada toppling to the canvas! Shimada scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Luciano finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Kambei Shimada has been cut.
Shimada tries to clinch up.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimada can do to turn this around?
Shimada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Shimada coming out on top.
Shimada doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimada tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Shimada clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Shimada blocking some punches. #BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimada moves away.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimada. That did some damage!
Shimada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Shimada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Shimada looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Shimada just gets out of the way.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Shimada off balance momentarily.
Charles Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimada.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Shimada avoided it.#T2#
Shimada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Shimada moves into range and clinches up with Luciano.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Shimada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimada backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shimada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shimada just manages to avoid it.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimada manages to avoid it.
Shimada throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Luciano. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Shimada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimada misses with a body shot
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shimada lands a head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luciano. Shimada shrugs it off though.
Shimada darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Shimada gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Shimada instigates a clinch. #T4##BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shimada wants to clinch.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano slips under a jab from Shimada.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shimada is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimada blocks an uppercut.
Shimada presses Luciano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luciano dodges an elbow strike from Shimada.
Shimada throws an elbow but it misses.
Charles Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kambei Shimada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Luciano slips a jab from Shimada.
Shimada scores with a jab to the body.
Shimada moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano lands a leg kick that knocks Shimada off balance momentarily.
Shimada is looking to clinch.
Shimada lands with a straight right. Luciano didn't see that one coming.
Luciano digs a good hook to Shimada's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimada.
Shimada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Shimada.#T1##CL2#
Shimada has managed to clinch.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
Shimada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Luciano counters with a nice right hand that sends Shimada toppling to the canvas! Shimada scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Luciano finish him?!#ROC#Shimada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shimada off his feet! Shimada tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kambei Shimada spoke after the fight, saying 'I commit seppuku tomorrow'.

 

Event: AFC 6: Rize vs Bone     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Luciano defending well as Kaori loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Kaori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Kaori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Kaori sends Luciano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kaori is motioning to the referee to let Luciano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaori finds Luciano's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Luciano flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kaori lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Luciano will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ichioka Kaori!
Ichioka Kaori thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Charles Luciano spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry went on weight gain then forgot '.

 

Event: AFC 4: Luciano vs Munson     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
Munson throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Munson tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munson scores with a jab to the body.
Munson scores with a sloppy right hand. Luciano should have avoided that one.
Munson misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Munson looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Munson just gets out of the way.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munson scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munson lands a nice shot that snaps Luciano's head back.
Munson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Munson.#T1#
Good work by Luciano as he checks the leg kick.
Munson is looking to clinch.
Luciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but Munson moved out of range nicely.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Munson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munson scores with a hook.#CL2#
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Munson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Munson to work.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Luciano. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Munson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munson punishes Luciano's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Munson lands with a cross.
Munson sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Munson.#T3#
Munson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Munson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
A jab from Munson does it's job there.
Munson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Munson wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Munson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Munson gets a clinch. #T4#
Munson jumps guard but Luciano stands there with Munson around his waist. Munson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Munson trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
Munson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Munson.#BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munson connects with a nice looking jab.
Munson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Luciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Munson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
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#
Munson scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Munson finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
Munson lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Munson.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munson.
A good leg kick by Munson.
Munson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Munson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good, hard body kick but Munson shrugs it off.
Munson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Munson scores with a hook.
Munson scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munson scores with a jab. Luciano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luciano checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munson tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Munson.
Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munson lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Munson thumps Luciano with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.#T2#
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Munson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Munson.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Munson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Munson tries to work over Luciano's front leg with a kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Munson lands with a right hand.
Luciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Munson scores with a body shot.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Munson scores with a leg kick.
Luciano misses the jab.#CL2#
Munson forces Luciano back against the cage and clinches.
Munson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Munson. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Munson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano is looking for a counter combo.
Munson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Munson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Munson tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range. #CL2#
Munson drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Munson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luciano's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Munson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson lands an elbow that stopped Luciano in his tracks for a moment.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Munson blocking some punches.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano lands an uppercut.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Munson tries to pull guard but Luciano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson can't get the takedown.
Munson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Munson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munson, as that shot connected.
Munson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robert Munson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson staying out of range there.
Munson moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Munson with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano tries to move into range but Munson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munson jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from Munson.#T1#
Munson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Munson should have avoided that one.
Munson thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano slips a jab from Munson.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munson tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Munson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Munson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano sizes up Munson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munson throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Munson is rocked!
Munson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a left to the body.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Munson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munson works Luciano's body with a nice hook.
Luciano misses with a body kick.
Munson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Munson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Luciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Munson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
A jab from Munson misses.
Luciano lands a body shot. #T3#
Munson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Munson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luciano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luciano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Luciano moved away.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson slips a straight right by Luciano.
Munson lands a lovely overhand right.
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Munson.
Luciano gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson scores with a push kick.
Munson tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munson with the inside leg kick.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano takes one on the button.
Munson tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
It looked like Luciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Munson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Munson throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Munson misses.
Munson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Munson lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.#T1#
Munson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Munson tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
As Munson backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Munson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munson scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Munson down.
Luciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
That kick from Munson tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munson.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munson.
Munson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick. #T2#
Munson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Munson lands with a hook. Luciano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Munson tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Munson misses.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson connects with a jab.
Munson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Munson.#T3#
Jab from Munson.
Luciano slips a jab from Munson.
Munson takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Munson throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Munson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luciano's hands.
Munson tries to land a body kick
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munson with a nice cross.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Munson has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Munson with a nice calf kick.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Munson moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Munson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano 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.
Munson lands an overhand right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munson.
A low kick lands for Munson.
Munson sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Munson tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munson with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Munson.
Munson moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Luciano needs to keep his hands up - Munson had a free shot at his head there.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Munson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson with a jab.
Munson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Munson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Munson throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Munson misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Munson takes the fight into the clinch.
Munson lands with a right to the head.
Munson lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Munson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munson pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Munson jumps guard.
Munson controls Luciano momentarily but Luciano frees himself. #SUB2#
Munson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Luciano frees his head nicely. Oh but Munson has switched to an armbar! Luciano is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Robert Munson!
Robert Munson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Robert Munson, 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.
Charles Luciano was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry went on weight gain then forgot '.

 

Event: SSSD 63: Luciano/Regulator     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Dispatch Regulator wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Dispatch Regulator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dispatch Regulator wants to slow Luciano down by chopping away at his legs.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano throws a right hand that Dispatch Regulator ducks under and follows up with a left that Dispatch Regulator also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Dispatch Regulator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts. #T1#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dispatch Regulator.
A big right from Dispatch Regulator misses.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Dispatch Regulator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dispatch Regulator just manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Dispatch Regulator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dispatch Regulator.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but Dispatch Regulator avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dispatch Regulator missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano misses the jab.
Dispatch Regulator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a looping left.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Dispatch Regulator tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dispatch Regulator will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Dispatch Regulator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Dispatch Regulator.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dispatch Regulator. That's going to slow Luciano down.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dispatch Regulator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Dispatch Regulator there.#T4#
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dispatch Regulator.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Dispatch Regulator manages to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator slips a jab from Luciano.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a good body shot.
Luciano checks a low kick from Dispatch Regulator.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Luciano throws a right hand that Dispatch Regulator ducks under and follows up with a left that Dispatch Regulator also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dispatch Regulator on the side of the head.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chronian Dispatch Regulator dominated that round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dispatch Regulator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator lands an overhand right.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
A jab from Dispatch Regulator does it's job there.
Dispatch Regulator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dispatch Regulator moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Dispatch Regulator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dispatch Regulator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dispatch Regulator pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Dispatch Regulator settles back down.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Dispatch Regulator misses. #T1#
Luciano throws a series of punches but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dispatch Regulator.
Jab from Dispatch Regulator.#KD2#
Dispatch Regulator drops Luciano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luciano looks back up at him and smiles so Dispatch Regulator waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to get into range but Dispatch Regulator steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Luciano! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Dispatch Regulator scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator is the new heavyweight champion!
Chronian Dispatch Regulator spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Charles Luciano spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry went on weight gain then forgot '.

 

Event: SSSD 57: Luciano/Munson     
Date:   Feb 12, 2022
#R1#
Munson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Munson just misses with a punch to the body.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munson stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munson has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Luciano drops Munson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Munson looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Munson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Munson down.
Munson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Luciano moves away from the strike by Munson.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Munson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Munson's ribs.
Munson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson counters with a body kick.
Luciano lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Munson misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Munson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Luciano's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Munson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!
Charles Luciano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSSD 52: Luciano/Rize     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Rize connects with a solid leg kick.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rize just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rize tries to clinch
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rize throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Rize tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Luciano.
As Rize looks to move away, Luciano throws a big counter combo but Rize just gets out of the way.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Rize thows a leg kick but Luciano checks it
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Rize.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Rize settles back down.
Rize connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Rize thuds his right hand into Luciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rize misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize jabs Luciano right on the nose. Luciano blinks but takes it well.
Luciano staying out of range there.
Rize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rize checks a low kick from Luciano.#T2#
Rize misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize misses with a jab to the body
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Rize is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Luciano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize scoring well with a low kick there.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Rize gets a clinch.
Rize misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Rize scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head. #T3#
Luciano works on Rize's body with a couple of short punches.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Rize lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Rize controls his hands.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luciano.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rize.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rize bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano checks a low kick from Rize.
Rize fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Rize bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Luciano misses
enabling Rize to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Luciano counters with a quick kick to the body but Rize blocks it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Rize has knocked Luciano down with a huge combo! Rize steps away and waves a wobbly Luciano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Luciano is rocked!
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!
Rize lands a head shot.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.
Rize tries to land a leg kick but Luciano saw it coming and moves away.
Rize stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Luciano down.
Rize explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rize moves out of range of the body kick from Luciano.
Luciano takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Luciano slips a straight right by Rize.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Rize dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rize counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rize.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rize.
Rize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rize throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Luciano counters with a head kick that drops Rize to the mat! Rize scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Rize as he checks the leg kick.
Rize throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rize in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rize is able to avoid easily.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rize was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Rize scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rize fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Rize takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rize wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a series of strikes. Rize will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Rize misses with a left hand #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Rize! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rize to his feet! Rize is in big trouble!#ROC#Rize is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rize misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Charles Luciano, 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.

 

Event: SSSD 47: Kirin/Luciano     
Date:   Dec 04, 2021
#R1#
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kirin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kirin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luciano just manages to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kirin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kirin misses with a hook
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Kirin throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Kirin looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Kirin lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
Kirin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kirin throws a poor cross that misses
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Kirin is predictable there
and Luciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Kirin throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Kirin backing up. Kirin nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Luciano thuds his shin into the meat of Kirin's side.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luciano has knocked Kirin down with a huge combo! Luciano steps away and waves a wobbly Kirin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
Kirin is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Luciano just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kirin has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SSSD 43: Luciano/Shewmaker     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Shewmaker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Shewmaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Shewmaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Luciano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Luciano lands.#CUT#It looks like Steven Shewmaker has been cut.
Luciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Shewmaker should have avoided that one.
Shewmaker gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Luciano points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Shewmaker wakes up just in time to hear Luciano thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!

 

Event: SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Dansworth misses with a hook #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Dansworth! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dansworth to his feet! Dansworth is in big trouble!
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Dansworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano thows a body kick. Dansworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dansworth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Luciano feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dansworth collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!

 

Event: SSSD 20:Broomsdale vs Sizemore     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trump.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trump walks into a left hand.
Luciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Trump limp body while Luciano jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano is the new light heavyweight champion!

 

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 9     
Date:   Mar 17, 2021
#R1#
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano lands with a straight right. Murhaa didn't see that one coming.
Murhaa throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Luciano throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Murhaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano is trying to break the clinch but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Luciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murhaa is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Murhaa.
I was talking to Murhaa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murhaa's hands.#T1#
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Murhaa takes one to the side of the head.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa slips under a jab from Luciano.
Luciano lands a head shot.
Luciano tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Murhaa is rocked!
Luciano thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Murhaa seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Luciano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murhaa.
Luciano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murhaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luciano has knocked Murhaa down with a huge combo! Luciano steps away and waves a wobbly Murhaa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#KD2#
Luciano cracks Murhaa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murhaa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
Murhaa defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhaa.#KD2#
Luciano drops Murhaa with a beautiful combination! Murhaa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Luciano is looking for the KO!
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.#T3#
Murhaa scores with a hook.
Luciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Luciano.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murhaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano tries to move into range but Murhaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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 throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.#T4#
Luciano slips under a jab.
Murhaa cracks Luciano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Murhaa throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Murhaa lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Murhaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Murhaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Murhaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Charles Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Murhaa lands with a good body shot.
Charles Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Luciano lands a left and a right that send Murhaa crashing to the mat, dazed. Luciano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
A left lands for Murhaa.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Murhaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Luciano throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Luciano drops Murhaa with a beautiful combination! Murhaa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Luciano is looking for the KO!
Murhaa connects with a jab.#CL#
Murhaa has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Luciano. #T2#
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Luciano.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Luciano throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa lands a jab to Luciano's midsection.
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Murhaa tries to counter by clinching up but Luciano breaks away and moves out of range.
Luciano misses the jab.
Murhaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano throws a shot to the body. #T3#
A jab from Luciano misses.
Murhaa tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Murhaa moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Luciano scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa closes the distance but Luciano moves to the side
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Luciano.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa. #T4#
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Luciano jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Murhaa throws a wild hook but Luciano just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Murhaa gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Luciano raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!

 

Event: Madness Insanity Vol 4     
Date:   Feb 10, 2021
#R1#
Three shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Three will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Three throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Three with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Three drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Luciano swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Three's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Luciano!

 

 
 
 
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