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MMM 29: Smith vs. Lancaster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Deschamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeSean McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Deschamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeSean McCoy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschamp cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Deschamp shows good takedown defense.
Deschamp keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deschamp stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Deschamp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Deschamp tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deschamp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean Deschamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LeSean McCoy.
Deschamp cracks McCoy with a good jab.
Deschamp lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deschamp tries to avoid it but McCoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deschamp to the ground. Deschamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCoy looks gassed!
McCoy shoots for a takedown but Deschamp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deschamp lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like LeSean McCoy has been cut.
Deschamp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deschamp moves in close and cracks McCoy with a massive right hand! McCoy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Deschamp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Deschamp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Craik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Craik!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craik misses with a straight left.
Craik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Craik should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Craik misses.
Craik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Craik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Ali - just one landing.
Ali swings for the body but Craik moves out of range.
Craik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali lands with a nice combination. Craik backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jason Craik has been cut.
Craik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Craik is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ali.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Craik is defended easily by Ali.
Jesus Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Craik.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Craik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craik throws a combination that misses
and Ali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Craik looks gassed!
Craik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Jesus Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craik misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Jason Craik's cut even more.
Craik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craik on the side of the head.
Craik swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Craik's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali drops Craik with a beautiful combination! Craik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ali is looking for the KO!
Craik is rocked!
Ali scores with a hook to the body. Craik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali cracks Craik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Jason Craik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ali dances in with a quick combination. Craik is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Ali snaps Craik's head back. Craik stumbles backwards against the cage. Ali steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Craik's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Craik just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Ali!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between yuvel wickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and derek hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). derek hightower has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with yuvel wickson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, yuvel wickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, derek hightower!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from wickson misses.
The fighters circling - hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from wickson.
wickson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
wickson moves in looking to clinch but hightower pushes him off.
hightower on the wrong end of a nice hook.
wickson tries to clinch up.
hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from wickson misses.
wickson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
hightower tries a low kick but wickson avoids it.
wickson is looking to clinch.
hightower takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
wickson tries to clinch there but hightower circles away.
hightower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from wickson.
hightower tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wickson throws an overhand right that lands on hightower's shoulder, as hightower tries to avoid the shot.
hightower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
wickson tries to close the distance and clinch up but hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
hightower throws a right hand that wickson ducks under and follows up with a left that wickson also avoids with ease.
wickson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as hightower sprawls well. hightower wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. wickson gets slowly back to his feet.
wickson blocks a leg kick.
wickson misses with a low kick.
wickson shoots in but hightower avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for yuvel wickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
wickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before hightower has time to react.
hightower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
hightower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but wickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
yuvel wickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
wickson throws a nice looking combination but hightower bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wickson is looking to land body kicks.
wickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. hightower defends it nicely.
wickson is breathing heavily.
hightower moves into the clinch successfully.
hightower can't get the takedown.
hightower tries for a takedown. No joy.
hightower dodges an elbow strike from wickson.
wickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
wickson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
hightower blocks the elbow strike.
hightower is trying to work for a single leg takedown but wickson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
wickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
hightower blocks a body shot from wickson.
wickson tries for a takedown but hightower manages to get underhooks.
hightower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. wickson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
wickson wants a takedown but no success here.
hightower has wickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. wickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from hightower.
wickson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
hightower on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
hightower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. wickson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
hightower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hightower goes for a takedown attempt but wickson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
wickson throws a sloppy body shot
and hightower counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
hightower tries to clinch there but wickson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from hightower misses the target.
hightower is looking to score with low kicks.
derek hightower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hightower tries to land a front kick but wickson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from wickson.
wickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
hightower scores with a sloppy right hand. wickson should have avoided that one.
hightower tries to clinch up.
hightower lands with an uppercut that bounces wickson off the cage and back into rage.
hightower throws out a powerful jab.
hightower is looking to clinch but wickson is avoiding it.
hightower moves into range and clinches up with wickson.
wickson throws an elbow but it misses.
wickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
hightower stops a takedown attempt from wickson.
hightower scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like yuvel wickson has been cut.
hightower tightens his grip and picks wickson up, before dumping him to the ground. wickson manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
hightower gets to his feet. wickson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but derek hightower will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on yuvel wickson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
hightower tries to clinch but wickson is having none of it.
wickson with a lazy takedown attempt
and hightower counters by moving into the clinch.
hightower blocks an elbow strike.
hightower lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
hightower decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on wickson, up you get!
wickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
hightower closes the distance and pushes wickson back into the cage.
wickson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
wickson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
hightower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but wickson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
wickson gets underhooks to prevent hightower's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wickson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
wickson throws a knee to the head but misses.
wickson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
hightower blocks an elbow strike from wickson.
wickson throws an elbow that misses.
hightower blocks a body shot from wickson.
wickson lands a damaging elbow.
wickson throws a head punch that misses.
wickson prevents a takedown attempt there.
yuvel wickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of derek hightower.
hightower avoids the elbow strike from wickson, against the cage.
wickson throws an elbow that misses.
hightower wants a takedown but no success here.
hightower gets a trip takedown into half guard.
hightower decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wickson clinches.
hightower managing to block the knees to the body from wickson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, wickson just misses with a elbow thrown towards hightower's brow.
hightower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. wickson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
wickson throws an elbow that misses.
hightower has wickson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. hightower pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending wickson tumbling to the mat - hightower dives into wickson's guard.
hightower stands up and waves to wickson to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wickson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
wickson has his takedown stuffed
and hightower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
hightower circles away from the clinch attempt
and hightower counters with a one-two to the body.
hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by wickson.
wickson misses with a body shot.
wickson fails with the takedown
and hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
wickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
wickson moves out of range as hightower strikes.
wickson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hightower counters with a straight right hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
derek hightower showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on yuvel wickson's cut.
That's time! wickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
hightower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
hightower jabs wickson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
hightower throws a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from hightower 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.
wickson misses with a looping right.
hightower looks for the body kick but wickson saw that one coming.
hightower throws a series of punches but wickson moves out of range.
wickson throws a lazy right hand but hightower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
wickson misses with a straight right.
hightower lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
hightower looks to land a combination. wickson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
wickson blocks a low kick nicely.
hightower thows a body shot but no joy.
hightower scores with a hook to the body. wickson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
hightower drives through and clinches with wickson against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
wickson gets underhooks to prevent hightower's takedown attempt.
hightower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. wickson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hightower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. wickson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
yuvel wickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of derek hightower.
hightower stalks wickson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into wickson's face. wickson staggers backwards, shaken.
hightower loads up on a big right hand but wickson slips the punch.
hightower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
derek hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
wickson tries to clinch but hightower moves away
and hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
hightower throws the left hand but wickson avoids the punch easily.
hightower has wickson up against the cage in a clinch.
hightower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. wickson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
wickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but hightower pulls him back up using the underhooks.
wickson gets underhooks to prevent hightower's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
hightower wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wickson tries to score a body lock takedown but hightower shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
wickson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, hightower regains guard.
hightower is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
hightower manages to escape and get back to his feet.
hightower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from wickson.
hightower circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
hightower shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from wickson is predictable there
and hightower counters with a series of strikes. wickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
hightower tries to clinch there but wickson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wickson staying out of range there.
wickson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hightower counters with a straight right hand.
wickson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and hightower counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by hightower.
hightower blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
wickson is pressed up against the cage. hightower has hold of a leg and is looking to drag wickson down to the mat. wickson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
hightower moves in looking to clinch but wickson pushes him off.
wickson tries to clinch up
enabling hightower to counter with a crisp jab.
wickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and hightower counters with a left and a right that stings wickson.
hightower misses with a leg kick.
hightower misses with a leg kick.
hightower smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
hightower staying out of range there.
wickson checks a leg kick.
hightower ducks under a wild hook from wickson.
wickson misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from hightower 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 wickson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from wickson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
hightower lands a two punch combo.
hightower lands an overhand right.
hightower tries to clinch but wickson moves away
and wickson counters with a body kick that stops hightower in his tracks momentarily.
wickson ducks under a wild hook from hightower.
yuvel wickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
wickson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hightower thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from hightower.
hightower throws a nice looking combination but wickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
wickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
derek hightower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well hightower 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... derek hightower!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison staying out of range there.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Jamison moved out of range.
Jamison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamison misses with a looping left.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jamison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Thomas Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
It looks like Thomas Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamison moves into the clinch successfully.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Jamison.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Anderson looks gassed!
Anderson is looking to control Jamison's arms but Jamison gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Jamison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison effectively controlling the action here.
Jamison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jamison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jamison landing knees to the head.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Thomas Anderson's cut even more.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Anderson is rocked!
Jamison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jamison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamison drops Anderson with a big knee straight up the middle! Anderson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamison finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison clinches.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jamison lands a nice uppercut.
Jamison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jamison obliges.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Thomas Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Jamison effectively controlling the action here.
Jamison gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Jamison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jamison lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Jamison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Jamison unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jamison leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Jamison.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison landing knees to the head.
Jamison lands a body shot.
Jamison lands a right hand.
Jamison working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Jamison is struggling to control the position.
Jamison scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
A short body shot lands from Jamison as the two fighters 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!
Jamison lands a body punch.
Anderson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Jamison prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Jamison digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Jamison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamison.
A shot in the inside from Jamison.
Jamison lands a nice uppercut.
Jamison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jamison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamison lands a shot to the body.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Jamison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jamison crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jamison clinches up against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Jamison has him pressed against the cage.
Jamison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jamison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Jamison is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jamison.
Jamison lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Jamison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jamison.
Jamison lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Jamison.
Jamison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A hook to the body from Jamison.
Cole Jamison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Jamison - that landed with a thud.
Jamison crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jamison just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jamison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Thomas Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jamison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jamison.
Jamison landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jamison lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jamison gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
A short uppercut from Jamison.
Jamison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jamison for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jamison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short left from Jamison.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jamison lands an uppercut.
Jamison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison lands a body shot.
Jamison is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A knee to the head by Jamison.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cole Jamison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ryan dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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23
212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ryan dougles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie decides to stand back up. Gracie steps back and let's dougles get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - dougles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
dougles is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
dougles is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
dougles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but dougles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is nestled in close to dougles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but dougles is defending well.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dougles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. dougles looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Rendicion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendicion comes to the cage accompanied by El �ltimo pecado. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Rendicion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Lesner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rendicion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesner preventing the sweep.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendicion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rendicion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rendicion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesner defends it easily.
Lesner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rendicion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesner has managed to get both his arms back between Rendicion's legs - danger averted.
Rendicion is trying to keep Lesner in close.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rendicion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesner gets to his feet - Rendicion follows without any prompting.
Rendicion drops his hands momentarily and Lesner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lesner throws a body punch but Rendicion moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner shoots in looking for a takedown. Rendicion tries to sprawl out of it but Lesner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rendicion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rendicion with a poor takedown
and Lesner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rendicion's guard.
Rendicion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesner defends well.
Lesner wants to pass the guard but Rendicion is keeping the position.
Rendicion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesner.
Lesner won't allow Rendicion to sweep him here.
Rendicion trying to control the position.
Lesner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rendicion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesner is looking to work some ground and pound but Rendicion has wrist control.
Lesner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion looking to control.
Lesner trying to control but Rendicion is working from the bottom.
Lesner preventing the sweep.
Lesner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rendicion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesner is aware though and is defending well.
Lesner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesner pushing down on Rendicion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rendicion is trying to control but can't.
Lesner is keen to just control but Rendicion is a slippery customer.
Rendicion is looking for a sweep. Lesner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rendicion is breathing heavily.
Lesner is looking for a kimura but Rendicion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lesner to get the leverage.
Lesner stands up from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rendicion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesner shoots and misses
and Rendicion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rendicion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesner wants to stand and escape but Rendicion is having none of it.
Rendicion tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesner is retaining full guard.
Rendicion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lesner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rendicion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lesner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rendicion has Lesner in his guard.
Lesner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lesner uses it to pass to side control.
Lesner staying calm.
Rendicion manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rendicion is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lesner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rendicion tries to clinch there but Lesner circles away.
Lesner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rendicion counters with a shoot takedown. Lesner fights it but they end up in guard.
Lesner controls Rendicion momentarily but Rendicion frees himself.
Lesner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesner wants to take a breather but Rendicion is having none of it.
Rendicion trying to control but Lesner postures up.
Rendicion tries to roll over but Lesner keeps him under control.
Lesner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner with shots to the head and body - Rendicion looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lesner looking to control but Rendicion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rendicion is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesner cracks Rendicion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Lesner.
Rendicion tries to reverse the position but Lesner maintains control.
Lesner content just to control the position here.
Lesner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lesner scoring with strikes but Rendicion is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesner has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesner working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesner dominating with strikes here.
Lesner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rendicion is looking to escape.
Rendicion is desperately trying to improve his position but Lesner has a good base and remains in mount.
Lesner lands a big shot there that rocks Rendicion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rendicion can't escape the position.
Lesner lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion regains half guard.
Rendicion is trying to maintain the position but Lesner is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesner is looking to advance position but Rendicion won't allow it.
Lesner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lesner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesner seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rendicion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rendicion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesner defends well.
Rendicion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lesner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rendicion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion is looking to reverse the position.
Lesner looks up at the clock and then as Rendicion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lesner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lesner trying to control the position but Rendicion is working away.
Rendicion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesner trying to control the position but Rendicion is working away.
Lesner cracks Rendicion with a big right hand but Rendicion just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lesner decides to stand back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lesner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rendicion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rendicion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesner won't be happy with that.
Lesner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lesner wants to control but Rendicion postures up.
Rendicion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rendicion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lesner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rendicion's guard! Nice work there by Lesner!
Matt Lesner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rendicion manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner wants to control but Rendicion is having none of it.
Rendicion is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lesner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lesner!
Rendicion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rendicion keeping moving, preventing Lesner from controlling successfully.
Lesner preventing the sweep.
Rendicion is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lesner wanted to stand there but Rendicion had control of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Matt Lesner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rendicion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesner wants to improve his position but Rendicion is controlling well.
Rendicion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lesner defends it well.
Rendicion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesner sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesner is trying to stand.
Lesner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lesner.
Lesner has Rendicion pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rendicion is pushing down on Lesner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lesner is fighting to maintain full guard but Rendicion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rendicion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lesner sees it coming and defends easily.
Lesner kicks off Rendicion and gets to his feet.
Lesner throws a head kick that misses
and Rendicion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesner won't be happy with that.
Rendicion has an Americana. Lesner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rendicion is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rendicion hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roberto Rendicion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble has chosen Terminator Theme Song as his entrance music. John Kimble has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Kudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kudo.
Kimble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kimble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kimble looks to land a combination but Kudo avoids it well.
Kimble moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble cracks Kudo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kudo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Kimble finish him?
Kudo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimble lands a big uppercut and Kudo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kudo looks OK. Kimble waves Kudo back to his feet!
Kimble lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kudo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kimble dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kimble!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
215 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lancaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Smith.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lancaster.
Lancaster in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Lancaster landing a few strikes.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Lancaster from advancing to side control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Lancaster controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Lancaster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Lancaster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith pushes a forearm under Lancaster's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lancaster is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Smith!
Roland Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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