Strikeforce: Evolution Prelims discussion **Spoilers**

[Oliver Klosov]

foot stomps. with the heel.

[Crax]

From the junkie...Prelim time moved to 8:30 ET
(NOTE: A preliminary card bout between Bobby Stack and late replacement David Douglas has been pulled from the card due to a "post-weigh-in medical problem" with Douglas, a Strikeforce official told MMAjunkie.com. Tonight's card now has just three preliminary bouts and four main card fights.)

[Oliver Klosov]

cheapskates.

[Bishop]

From the junkie...Prelim time moved to 8:30 ET
(NOTE: A preliminary card bout between Bobby Stack and late replacement David Douglas has been pulled from the card due to a "post-weigh-in medical problem" with Douglas, a Strikeforce official told MMAjunkie.com. Tonight's card now has just three preliminary bouts and four main card fights.)
paying fans got their monies worth

[Oliver Klosov]

ALEX CRISPIM VS. A.J. FONSECA

Round 1 - Fonseca is the clear favorite in this first matchup of the night. After introductions, we're underway. After a touch of the gloves, Fonseca opens with a leg kick and then stuffs his opponent's shoot. The fighters clinch against the cage and jockey for position. Crispim tries to punch off, but Fonseca holds onto him. Crispim forces the takedown as Fonseca works half-butterfly guard. Crispim works ground and pound, but the elusive Crispim defends nicely and gets back to his feet. Crispim shoots again, but Fonseca fends him off. After creating some distance, Fonseca connects on a big shot, and Crispim already looks exhausted. Fonseca throws some haymakers before the fighters clinch, but it's not enough to take the round. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Crispim.

Round 2 - A tough of gloves gets us started, and Crispim looks refreshed after the minute break. Crispim shoots immediately, though Fonseca fends it off initially. Crispim is then pushed into the cage as Fonseca controls the clinch. The fighters trade elbows before breaking, and Crispim lands a solid low kick. (Applause breaks out as Cris "Cyborg" Santos walks in the arena with her Strikeforce belt.) Crispim locks in a guillotine, and Fonseca falls to his back. Crispim lets go of the hold and works from half guard. The action stalls, and the fighters get back to their feet. With time winding down, Crispim unloads a head kick but misses. MMAjunkie.com scores a close round 10-9 for Crispim.

Round 3 - The fighters take to the center of the cage and exchange, though neither fighters get the upperhand. Fonseca now starts to stalk and wants to initiate the action. Crispim lands a solid right and then starts talking smack and appears to be pointing to his crotch, which doesn't go over well with the fans. Fonseca pushes forward and clinches with his opponent against the cage. After some dirty boxing, Crispim lands a nice shot. Crispim then dips for the single leg, but Fonseca sprawls and then falls short on a high crotch attempt. Crispim secures a loose guillotine and delivers a knee and then works for the takedown. He then unloads an illegal knee as Fonseca is on the mat. The fight is briefly stopped, but Fonseca wants it to continue, and a touch of gloves get us restarted. The fighters trade wildly before Fonseca lands a nice left. Crispim answers with one of his own. Fonseca shoots and finally gets a takedown late in the third round. Crispim works from half guard but is pulled back into full guard. He works for an omoplata, but with just 10 seconds to go, he can do little. Crispim works a toe-hold before the round ends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Crispim. Alex Crispim def. A.J. Fonseca via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

[Bishop]

1-0

[Oliver Klosov]

DAISUKE NAKAMURA VS. JUSTIN WILCOX

Round 1 - A touch of gloves gets us started, and Wilcox opens with a nice combo. Nakamura is loose while Wilcox seems very focused. Nakamura hands his left hand low as the two fighters test the distance. Wilcox misses with a high kick, but he follows with a series of solid left hands. Wilcox is already showing improvement in the stand-up department as he finds his range. He then lands a nice right. Nakamura unloads a nice jab, but Wilcox counters with a combo. Nothing significant has landed, but Wilcox is in the driver's seat. The fighters trade jab before Wilcox misses wide on a flying knee. The fighters again paw jabs. Wilcox lands a nice right but eats a left. Nakamura goes for a flying armbar and lands on his back. He misses, but the crowd appreciates the effort. Wilcox closes out the round with a nice right. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Wilcox.

[Oliver Klosov]

Round 2 - Wilcox misses with a right, and Nakamura is starting to figure out his opponent's one-two combos. Nakamura lands a nice low kick, and he then blocks a high kick. Both fighters connect on jabs, and though bleeding from the nose, Wilcox uncorks a nice knee to the body. A brief timeout is called as Nakamura takes an accidental finger to the eye, but we quickly restart. Wilcox lands a series of rights and then follows a nice straight left. Nakamura can't keep up with the shots and is forced to scramble. However, the pace soon slows before Wilcox forced Nakamura to retreat from punches. Nothing major is landing, but Wilcox is leading the round. Wilcox unloads a wild punch that briefly knocks him off balance. Nakamura lands a nice leg kick. Wilcox shoots and finally secures a takedown. Nakamura looks for the kimura, but Wilcox easily defends. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Wilcox.

[Oliver Klosov]

Round 3 - Nakamura comes out aggressive knowing he likely needs the finish. He slips on a kick and hits the canvas. Wilcox rushes in, but Nakamura gets back to his feet. Wilcox lands frequently with his hands, and the damage is starting to mount with Nakamura. Wilcox forces the fight to the mat. Nakamura looks for an arm, but the fighters return to their feet. Despite winning, Wilcox's face is starting to swell. Nakamura again pushes the action, but Wilcox counters. The pace quickens, but the crowd is still rather restless. Both fighters swing and missly wildly. They then trade jabs. Wilcox goes high and lands a head kick. Nakamura, though, quickly shakes it off, and we they restart in the center of the cage. Nakamura is slowing, but Wilcox still looks strong. Nakamura lands a nice left, and the fighters then trade single punches. The fighters pick up the pace and swing wildly to close out the round. MMAjunkie.com scores it 10-9 for Wilcox for what should be a shutout decision win. Justin Wilcox def. Daisuke Nakamura via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).

[Oliver Klosov]

ANTWAIN BRITT VS. SCOTT LIGHTY

Round 1 - Our final prelim fight is underway with a touch of the gloves. Britt lands a big left and rocks Lighty. Britt closes in, and the fighters clinch against the cage. A brief timeout allows Lighty to recover from an apparent knee to the groin. Britt checks a high kick. Britt forces the fight to the mat and unloads some big punches that almost force a stoppage. Lighty survives, but Britt moves into side mount. With Lighty pushed into the cage, Britt unloads punches and bloodies his opponent. Lighty gets back to his feet but is quickly knocked down with a solid right. He pops back up, but his face is a bloody mess. Britt knocks him down again. Lighty gets back up, and Britt shoves him into the cage. Lighty takes some time to recover. Britt takes the fight back down and continues the ground and pound assault form sidemount. Lighty surives the storm, but the first round is all Britt's, who takes it 10-9 on the MMAjunkie.com card. The fighters take a quick look after the round, and the fight is quickly waved off. Antwain Britt def. Scott Lighty via TKO (strikes) - Round 1, 5:00.