Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 38 : Creenshaw vs Paulson
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Scott slips under a jab.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Lancaster looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Lancaster drives through and ends up in Scott's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
Lancaster cracks Scott with a solid left hand.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Scott is really struggling to control Lancaster but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster loads up on a big left hand. Scott felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lancaster looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Scott can't hide his disappointment, as Lancaster celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Lancaster moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head. #CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Mendez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.#TD2#
Mendez gets caught napping as Lancaster dives in and scores a takedown. Mendez manages to retain guard.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancaster.
Mendez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Mendez blocks nicely.
Lancaster lands a couple of digs.
Lancaster being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster cracks a nice hook into Mendez's ribs.
Mendez misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2#
Lancaster tries to advance to mount but Mendez denies him.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lancaster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mendez is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster in side control, throwing shots but Mendez defends.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendez keeps working.
Mendez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Mendez defending well.
Lancaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez gets full guard.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Lancaster passes Mendez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Lancaster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lancaster looking to finish with strikes here!
Lancaster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mendez misses with a right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lancaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lancaster wants to control but Mendez is keeping him busy.
Lancaster gets to mount! Mendez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Lancaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Mendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lancaster landing strikes from the mount and Mendez is in trouble!
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster raining down shots from the mount!
Lancaster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lancaster looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mendez reaches up and holds on to Lancaster to control the position.
The referee warns Mendez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lancaster lands a heavy elbow.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Lancaster cracks Mendez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Lancaster.
Mendez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Lancaster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lancaster breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Lancaster has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mendez really wants to buck Lancaster off and get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Lancaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster looking to finish Mendez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mendez!#T4#
Lancaster looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mendez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Hickok sprawls well.
Hickok misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hickok thinking.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Hickok misses with a head kick. #TD#
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Hickok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Hickok is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hickok is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hickok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hickok is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Hickok has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hickok wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Hickok wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hickok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Hickok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lancaster content to stall in guard here.
Lancaster won't allow Hickok to sweep him here. #T3#
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hickok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Hickok lands with a right hand.
Hickok misses with a series of wild punches.
Hickok throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lancaster passes to side control. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster cracks Hickok with a big right hand but Hickok just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hickok is trying to improve his position.
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Hickok takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hickok struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster scoring with punches from side control.
Hickok is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hickok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickok can do to turn this around?
Hickok misses with a double jab.
Hickok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Hickok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James Butler Hickok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hickok lands a high kick!
Hickok misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Hickok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickok can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Hickok keeps control of Lancaster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Hickok lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hickok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hickok misses with a looping right.
Lancaster with a hook.#CL2#
Hickok forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Hickok misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Hickok controls his hands. #BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickok misses with a series of wild punches.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hickok thuds a left hand into Lancaster's body.
Hickok throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Hickok with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Hickok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster moves out of range as Hickok strikes.
Hickok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Hickok shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lancaster eats them both and turns towards Hickok to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hickok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Hickok misses. #TD#
Lancaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hickok!
Lancaster works to advance to full mount. Hickok defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lancaster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hickok is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Hickok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lancaster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hickok is in a horrible position here. Lancaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Hickok is rocked!
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Hickok to control.
Lancaster wants to control the pace but Hickok is squirming around nicely.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Lancaster cracks Hickok with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lancaster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickok is looking to escape.
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Hickok is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hickok is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Hickok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Lancaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hickok's guard.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hickok manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Hickok from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hickok preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Hickok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lancaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hickok wants to control but Lancaster passes easily into half guard.
Hickok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hickok is trying to stand back up but Lancaster is controlling him
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Hickok has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hickok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hickok is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
James Butler Hickok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hickok seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster is looking to take a break and control but Hickok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Hickok, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hickok! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lancaster jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Zahedi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Zahedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zahedi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zahedi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zahedi wants it to stay on the feet.
Zahedi 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.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Jab by Lancaster.
Zahedi takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Lancaster throws a hook but Zahedi avoids it easily.
Zahedi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zahedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Zahedi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Zahedi lands a left and a right that send Lancaster crashing to the mat, dazed. Zahedi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Zahedi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster trying to control but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Lancaster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zahedi's guard.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zahedi keeps working.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Zahedi dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
Zahedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahedi defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahedi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Zahedi is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard. #T3#
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster wants to take a breather but Zahedi is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster cracks Zahedi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zahedi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Zahedi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand. #T4##TD#
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahedi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Zahedi's head but Zahedi avoids it well.
Lancaster wants to control but Zahedi is keeping him busy.
Lancaster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
A lull in the action here as Lancaster stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Zahedi misses.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Zahedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Zahedi is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zahedi as Lancaster shoots in.
Zahedi swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Lancaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zahedi's guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Zahedi keeps moving.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Zahedi is retaining full guard.
Zahedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster trying to control but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Lancaster pushes down on Zahedi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zahedi has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahedi has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahedi defending well though.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster is really struggling to control Zahedi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Zahedi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zahedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Zahedi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown. Zahedi tries to sprawl out of it but Lancaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zahedi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahedi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Zahedi 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 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
After winning the bout, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Rose stuffs the takedown.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lancaster works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Rose slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Lancaster persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lancaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster tries to score with some ground and pound. Rose controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lancaster taking a break here but Rose is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rose is looking to improve his position.
Rose controlling the position well. #T2#
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy.
Lancaster with the ground and pound but Rose uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.#T3#
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Rose has wrist control.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster is pushing down on Rose's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rose is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Rose's head. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose is positioning himself well to prevent Lancaster advancing to mount.
Rose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster with the ground and pound but Rose uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lancaster won't allow Rose to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rose takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Rose shakes it off.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster.
Rose is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rose steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Rose's belly button to the back.#TD#
Lancaster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lancaster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Rose tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Lancaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rose is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster working away.
Rose is not content to let Lancaster control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rose is being controlled here.
Rose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lancaster wants to control but Rose is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rose counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Lancaster is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Rose appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Rose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Rose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rose throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Lancaster misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Rose counters with a nice right hand that sends Lancaster toppling to the canvas! Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rose finish him?!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Rose measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lancaster! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Thomas Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Lancaster is having none of it.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Inhanamoto is positioning himself well to prevent Lancaster advancing to mount.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto is controlling Lancaster's posture.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Inhanamoto as Lancaster shoots in.
Inhanamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Inhanamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lancaster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Inhanamoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Inhanamoto!#REVR#
Inhanamoto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Inhanamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Inhanamoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lancaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Inhanamoto to the mat! Inhanamoto manages to get full guard.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Inhanamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster 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.
Inhanamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Inhanamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster jabs Inhanamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Inhanamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Inhanamoto misses with a looping right.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Inhanamoto thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Inhanamoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Inhanamoto is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lancaster tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Lancaster stalls from top position.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster 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.#R3#
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.
Lancaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inhanamoto holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is fighting to break Inhanamoto's control of his arms but Inhanamoto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster punishes Inhanamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shane Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
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!
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple. #T3#
Lancaster is trying to control. Inhanamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Inhanamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Inhanamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
Inhanamoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shane Lancaster just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Inhanamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Inhanamoto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lancaster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Inhanamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Inhanamoto.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Lancaster shoots in for a double leg but Inhanamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
It looked like Inhanamoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
A jab from Inhanamoto does it's job there.#T3#
Inhanamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Inhanamoto defends well and Lancaster ends up having to push Inhanamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lancaster shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
Lancaster shoots in but Inhanamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a huge left! Lancaster is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inhanamoto isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Lancaster from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Giro Inhanamoto, 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: RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Wilder tries to counter with a takedown but Lancaster is quick to defend against it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Lancaster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilder is controlling Lancaster's trapped leg to prevent Lancaster from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard but Lancaster has mounted him!
Lancaster looking to control but Wilder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wilder can't escape the position.
Lancaster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilder is looking to escape.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Wilder to control.
Lancaster throwing strikes here but Wilder is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wilder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Wilder keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Wilder wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Wilder is holding on to half guard well.
Wilder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Wilder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilder tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.#T3#
Wilder keeping hold of Lancaster's head, controlling as best he can.
Wilder is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilder's waist but Wilder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilder attempts a counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
Lancaster is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilder has double underhooks.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilder after a bit of a struggle.
Colton Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.#T4#
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilder jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder stuffs the takedown attempt from Lancaster. Lancaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster jabs at Wilder's body.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Wilder's ribs.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster 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#
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilder.
And Lancaster tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.
Wilder leaves Lancaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilder dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Wilder's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. 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.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster throws a hook but Wilder avoids it easily.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.#TD#
Wilder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilder lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Lancaster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lancaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilder regains half guard.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Wilder's head.
Shane Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Lancaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilder wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Wilder moves into full guard.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is pulling down on Lancaster's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wilder controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilder.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Wilder is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Wilder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilder won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T4#
Wilder is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Wilder swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Wilder shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Colton Wilder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
Wilder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lancaster was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilder throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilder cracks Lancaster with a solid left hand.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilder swivels and escapes.#TD#
Wilder gets a double leg takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is trying to keep Wilder in close.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #T3#
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Wilder is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Wilder is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilder has his hands clasped together around Lancaster's back. He's all about the action.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilder clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilder but Wilder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Lancaster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilder was covering up waiting for the punch and Lancaster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Wilder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lancaster works Wilder's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Lancaster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilder's head.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wilder gets full guard.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Wilder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lancaster's guard. #REVR#
Wilder wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Wilder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Lancaster controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
Wilder stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Wilder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancaster defends it nicely.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Wilder shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilder is defended easily by Lancaster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. 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.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilder somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster feints the counter takedown.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilder is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Wilder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wilder works over Lancaster with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Wilder trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Wilder 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.
Wilder connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder slips nicely into half guard.
Wilder is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.#T3#
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Wilder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Wilder.
Wilder is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilder's back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lancaster misses with punches from the back.
Wilder rolls, trying to escape but Lancaster keeps control of the position.
Lancaster not allowing Wilder to control his hands.
Wilder just looking to survive in the bad position.
Wilder covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lancaster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Lancaster!
A relieved looking Shane Lancaster 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: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fleximario pinned against the cage. Fleximario gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Fleximario was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab when Fleximario was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Fleximario lands with a cross.
Fleximario cracks Lancaster with a hook to the temple - Lancaster is on wobbly legs here! Fleximario swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lancaster falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fleximario wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hawk Fleximario!
A victorious Hawk Fleximario thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 176
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Inhanamoto's body. Inhanamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lancaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Inhanamoto, which made it look bad.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight left.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Lancaster with a poor takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster 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.
Inhanamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inhanamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inhanamoto swivels and escapes.
Lancaster throws a hook but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Inhanamoto. No joy for Lancaster on that attempt. #T1#
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Inhanamoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster darts in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto gets double underhooks and turns Lancaster into the cage.
Lancaster takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto connects with a single shot there.
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.#TD2#
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard.

Inhanamoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lancaster presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Lancaster. #BC2#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.#T2#
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inhanamoto.#TD2#
Lancaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Inhanamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Inhanamoto has Lancaster pulled in close to control his posture.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Inhanamoto lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster's hand.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Inhanamoto circles away easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lancaster looks winded!
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster.#KD#
Inhanamoto sends Lancaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Inhanamoto is motioning to the referee to let Lancaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.#TD2#
Lancaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Inhanamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Inhanamoto controlling Lancaster's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Inhanamoto.#T1#
Inhanamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Inhanamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inhanamoto throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Inhanamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Giro Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Lancaster with that takedown attempt.
As Lancaster backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster! Inhanamoto lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Inhanamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inhanamoto finds Lancaster's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lancaster flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Inhanamoto lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lancaster will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Giro Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Wilder's head but Wilder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Wilder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Wilder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancaster controlling Wilder's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Wilder won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilder's guard. #REVR#
Wilder is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Lancaster tries to pass.
Lancaster is working hard here to advance position.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder has control of Lancaster's left arm, preventing Lancaster from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilder to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Lancaster is controlling Wilder's posture.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder is pushing down on Lancaster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lancaster is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilder is nestled in close to Lancaster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder is looking to stall here but Lancaster recovers full guard.
Lancaster controlling the position.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Wilder throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wilder wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Wilder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
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 Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Wilder slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Wilder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster pulls Wilder in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilder lands a couple of digs.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colton Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Wilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wilder trying to control from Lancaster's half guard. Lancaster has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lancaster stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilder stays in close to Lancaster's body and controls the position.
Wilder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilder manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Wilder trying to control the position here.
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lancaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lancaster postures up. #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.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lancaster is fighting to break Wilder's control of his arms but Wilder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Wilder with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Wilder scores with a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
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 Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Lancaster trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Lancaster is thwarting Wilder's attempts to control the position.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lancaster trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Wilder persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lancaster as he jumps to the side.
Lancaster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilder sprawls and moves away.
Shane Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Wilder.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wilder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lancaster!
Lancaster parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Lancaster parries the strikes from Wilder easily there. Wilder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lancaster to escape. #T3#
Wilder throws a strike aimed at the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster avoids it well.
Wilder wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
Wilder creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lancaster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilder is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lancaster!
Wilder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilder scoring with strikes but Lancaster is staying in there.
Lancaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Wilder is controlling well. #T4#
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilder controlling the pace.
Lancaster is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Shane Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster keeping control of the position.
Colton Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder trying to control the pace.

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 Shane Lancaster.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Lancaster!
A relieved looking Shane Lancaster 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: RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Mineiro is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Mineiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mineiro misses with a body shot.
Mineiro closes the distance but Lancaster moves to the side
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mineiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mineiro staying out of range there.
Mineiro moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster 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.
Mineiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Lancaster catches Mineiro right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Elinho Mineiro has been cut.
Mineiro staying out of range there.#TD#
Mineiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lancaster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lancaster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mineiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancaster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lancaster working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mineiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mineiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Mineiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mineiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mineiro looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Mineiro looking to control.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mineiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Mineiro is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Mineiro has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lancaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Mineiro keeps moving. #T4#
Mineiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster works over Mineiro with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Mineiro looking for a guillotine here but Lancaster defends easily.
Lancaster distracts Mineiro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mineiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elinho Mineiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mineiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Mineiro's shoulder, as Mineiro tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mineiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mineiro fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mineiro forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mineiro backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mineiro tries to clinch up.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mineiro.
Mineiro wants to clinch#TD#
and Lancaster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mineiro can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lancaster passes Mineiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mineiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mineiro is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster is trying to control. Mineiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mineiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mineiro is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Mineiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lancaster working over Mineiro with some ground and pound. Mineiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Mineiro is rocked!#T2#
Mineiro wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lancaster controlling the pace.
Lancaster creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mineiro is out cold and this one is all over! Lancaster climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
After winning the bout, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Madzarov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Madzarov won't be happy with that.
Lancaster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Madzarov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lancaster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lancaster in side control, throwing shots but Madzarov defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Madzarov is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Madzarov is working from the bottom.
Madzarov parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Madzarov to escape. #T1#
Madzarov is looking for a sweep.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Madzarov is avoiding damage well.
Lancaster moves into full mount!
Lancaster has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Madzarov's face.
Lancaster punching from mount but Madzarov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lancaster punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lancaster lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Madzarov is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Lancaster.
Oh Madzarov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Lancaster softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Madzarov is out cold! Lancaster jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Our winner, Shane Lancaster, 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: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zahedi as he avoids it easily.
Zahedi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Zahedi moves out of range.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Zahedi throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Zahedi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with a takedown #KD#
and Zahedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Lancaster toppling to the canvas! Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zahedi finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Zahedi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster looks winded!
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##KD#
Zahedi sends Lancaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Lancaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zahedi counters with a huge right that knocks Lancaster out cold! Zahedi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 127
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Smif. Smif maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Lancaster fails to pull guard.
Smif tries to work over Lancaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow. #BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster dives in and grabs Smif's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smif pushes down on Lancaster's head and hops out.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smif fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
Smif misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smif as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Smif cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smif tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smif.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Smif avoids it well and moves away.
Lancaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster prevents Smif from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Smif is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smif wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Smif is a slippery customer.
Smif keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smif is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard.
Lancaster takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lancaster working over Smif with some ground and pound. Smif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lancaster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lancaster working over Smif with some ground and pound. Smif looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smif is trying to stand up here but Lancaster is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smif tries to kick Lancaster off but Lancaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smif sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Smif scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Smif.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Smif cracks Lancaster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smif has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lancaster to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick from Smif.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Smif closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.#TD#
Lancaster has hold of one of Smif's legs. Smif is fighting the takedown attempt but Lancaster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smif wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Smif dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Smif shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smif darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Smif.
Smif throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smif doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Smif getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Smif is quick to defend against it.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif looks to clinch #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throwing strikes from guard but Smif blocks nicely.
Lancaster postures up in Smif's guard and throws a big left but Smif blocks it. #T1#
Smif is looking to stand back up but Lancaster counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smif.
Smif is trying to escape back to his feet but Lancaster uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster wants to control but Smif is keeping him busy.
Lancaster landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smif wants to get back to his feet but Lancaster drags him back down.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smif taking a bit of punishment here - Lancaster scoring with strikes. #T2#
Lancaster landing strikes.
Smif is pushing Lancaster's head away, looking to escape. Lancaster manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smif tries to escape but Lancaster is in control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Lancaster working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lancaster cracks Smif with a big right hand but Smif just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smif wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lancaster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lancaster has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lancaster cracks Smif with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Smif is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smif really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster lands a strong strike to the head of Smif. That's dazed him! Lancaster looking to finish here. Smif is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lancaster lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 120
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Higgins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Higgins throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Higgins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Higgins cracks Lancaster with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lancaster looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Higgins finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Higgins swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam Higgins!
Liam Higgins is the new heavyweight champion!
Liam Higgins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Franjic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franjic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franjic. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Franjic defends it well.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Franjic lands a big uppercut and Lancaster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lancaster looks OK. Franjic waves Lancaster back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Franjic counters with a left to the body.
Franjic throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lancaster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Franjic!
Franjic wants to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Franjic's head but Franjic avoids it well.#T1#
Lancaster scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Lancaster is working Franjic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Franjic is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franjic tries to get out of the position.
Franjic is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lancaster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Franjic is avoiding damage well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franjic keeps working.
Franjic parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Franjic to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Franjic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lancaster looks up at the clock and then as Franjic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lancaster smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Franjic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lancaster is landing with some decent strikes but Franjic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Lancaster there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franjic tries to hold on but Lancaster postures up.
Franjic taking shots to the head.
Lancaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Franjic is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lancaster raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lancaster looking to control but Franjic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Lancaster postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Franjic out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lancaster goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madzarov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster just manages to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Madzarov should have avoided that one.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Madzarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madzarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Madzarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madzarov fakes the leg kick and cracks Lancaster in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lancaster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Madzarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancaster is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there.
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lancaster lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster works his way into full mount!
Lancaster scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Madzarov is in a horrible position here. Lancaster smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Lancaster lands with some strikes.
Lancaster controlling from the full mount.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Madzarov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lancaster putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Madzarov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madzarov tries to get out of the position.
Madzarov tries to lock up and control but Lancaster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madzarov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lancaster loads up with a big shot that hurts Madzarov! He's pulled Lancaster in close but Lancaster has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Madzarov survive? More strikes from Lancaster and Madzarov is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
A victorious Shane Lancaster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Lancaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zahedi counters with a nice body shot.
Zahedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster looks winded!
Zahedi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lancaster to the canvas! Lancaster doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zahedi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE X2:
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Labradoodle cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Labradoodle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lancaster manages to circle out of the way.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Labradoodle. Labradoodle maintains the clinch.
Labradoodle has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lancaster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Labradoodle regains 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.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancaster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Labradoodle can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lancaster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Labradoodle wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy.
Labradoodle has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Labradoodle is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Labradoodle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Lancaster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lancaster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lancaster raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Labradoodle has been cut.#T3#
Lancaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Labradoodle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lancaster on the ground.
Lancaster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#Jimmy Labradoodle's cut is getting worse.
Labradoodle is working to get back to half guard.
Lancaster cracks Labradoodle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Labradoodle is rocked!#CUT2#Jimmy Labradoodle's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Labradoodle goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lancaster!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
After winning the bout, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 67:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Mineiro tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Mineiro tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mineiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mineiro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elinho Mineiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mineiro shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Mineiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mineiro tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Mineiro tries to clinch but Lancaster moves away #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a single leg into guard. Mineiro didn't expect that.
Lancaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mineiro wants to control but Lancaster passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Mineiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lancaster pulls his head out easily.
Mineiro trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Mineiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lancaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lancaster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Lancaster pushes his legs off easily.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster pushing down on Mineiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster stalling.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Mineiro is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is stalling here. Mineiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lancaster seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mineiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Mineiro tries to move to full mount but Lancaster actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mineiro is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mineiro to get the leverage.
Mineiro is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it.
Mineiro works his way into side control.
Mineiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mineiro trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster is holding Mineiro down, trying to stall.#SUB2#
Mineiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lancaster, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Mineiro advances to mount.
Mineiro trying to control but Lancaster is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mineiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mineiro looking to control but Lancaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position but Mineiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mineiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #SUB2#
Mineiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lancaster is now in Mineiro's guard. A big mistake from Mineiro there, giving up the dominant position!
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Mineiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mineiro has his foot on Lancaster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lancaster works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mineiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mineiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Mineiro's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mineiro tries to clinch up.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mineiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Elinho Mineiro has been cut.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mineiro wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.#TD#
Lancaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mineiro to the mat! Mineiro manages to get full guard.
Lancaster with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Mineiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lancaster rolls with it to try and escape but Mineiro cranks on the arm and Lancaster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elinho Mineiro!
Elinho Mineiro is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Inhanamoto looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Shane Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Inhanamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Inhanamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inhanamoto.
A jab from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster feinted with a counter takedown.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Inhanamoto missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inhanamoto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
Inhanamoto tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Lancaster seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lancaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Inhanamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lancaster.
Lancaster sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inhanamoto keeps working.
Inhanamoto is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lancaster just content to control the position.
Inhanamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inhanamoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inhanamoto is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inhanamoto dodges the ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inhanamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Inhanamoto down.
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 Shane Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster goes for a double leg but Inhanamoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Inhanamoto continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster. #TD#
Lancaster has picked Inhanamoto up - he's going for a ride! Lancaster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is controlling the pace.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Inhanamoto dodges it nicely.
Shane Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inhanamoto trying to hold on to Lancaster's head to control him but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Lancaster is thwarting Inhanamoto's attempts to control the position.
Inhanamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inhanamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Inhanamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Inhanamoto defending well.
Nice strikes from Lancaster there. #CUT#It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Inhanamoto has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster prevents Inhanamoto from improving his position.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster throwing shots but Inhanamoto is blocking nicely.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Inhanamoto trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#T4#
Lancaster stalling away here and it's allowed Inhanamoto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Inhanamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Inhanamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Inhanamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. 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.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Inhanamoto.
Giro Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Inhanamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Inhanamoto is retaining full guard.
Lancaster postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Lancaster distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inhanamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.
Lancaster lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inhanamoto is keeping the position for now.
Inhanamoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Inhanamoto wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Inhanamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancaster.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inhanamoto moves away.
Inhanamoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inhanamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inhanamoto pinned against the cage. Inhanamoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Giro Inhanamoto just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Inhanamoto misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster looks for a takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Inhanamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Inhanamoto is just out of range.
Inhanamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lancaster momentarily.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Inhanamoto.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Inhanamoto throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Inhanamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Inhanamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Inhanamoto.
A big left from Inhanamoto misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Inhanamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto. #TD#
Inhanamoto tries to sprawl but Lancaster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster working Inhanamoto over with strikes.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to control but Inhanamoto is keeping him busy.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Inhanamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inhanamoto defending well though. #T4#
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster lands strikes from half guard.
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. Lancaster connects with a nice short shot to Inhanamoto's temple. #ROC#Inhanamoto is rocked!
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancaster drops an elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inhanamoto's head.
Lancaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Inhanamoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inhanamoto's waist but Inhanamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Inhanamoto! But no joy.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Inhanamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inhanamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Lancaster drives through with a takedown into Inhanamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lancaster landing with the ground and pound.
Lancaster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Inhanamoto wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inhanamoto is one step ahead there.
Lancaster is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Inhanamoto prevents Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Lancaster is pulling down on Inhanamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Inhanamoto, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Giro Inhanamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Inhanamoto's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Inhanamoto is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Inhanamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Inhanamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Inhanamoto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inhanamoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Inhanamoto. #T4#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inhanamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto misses with a combination #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancaster works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lancaster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inhanamoto to see if he's OK.

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 Shane Lancaster.
I think Lancaster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 48:47
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Shane Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##TD#
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lancaster throws an elbow but Susskind slips to the side and avoids it well.
Susskind trying to remain calm as Lancaster controls from the top position.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster gets to mount! Susskind was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lancaster misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lancaster lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Susskind has been cut.
Lancaster prevents Susskind from getting the reversal.
Susskind is squirming around, avoiding Lancaster's attempts to control the action.
Lancaster thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lancaster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Susskind because Lancaster loaded up on that one. #T1#
Lancaster looking to finish Susskind with some ground and pound. This is bad for Susskind!#CUT#That has opened up Leonard Susskind's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leonard Susskind's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Lancaster!
Shane Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Umar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Oba Umar has been cut.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Umar.
Lancaster cracks Umar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umar tries to clinch #TD2#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown. Umar fights it but they end up in guard.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Umar wants to stand up but Lancaster is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is working Umar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lancaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umar wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#Oba Umar's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Umar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster cracks Umar with a solid left hand.#CUT2#Oba Umar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oba Umar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Lancaster!
Our winner, Shane Lancaster, 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: RISE 30: Choo v Svyatogor
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Read misses with an uppercut.
Read misses with a straight left.
Read misses with a hook #TD#
and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Read has been cut.#T1#
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Read's cut even more.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
Read is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#The cut above Gabriel Read's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Read's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Lancaster!
Our winner, Shane Lancaster, 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: RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1##TD#
Lancaster scores with a takedown into Nesta's 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.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Nesta.
Lancaster throws a strike but Nesta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nesta's guard. #REVR#
Nesta controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nesta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a strike but Nesta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lancaster wants to stand up but Nesta is controlling him. #T1#
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Nesta won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster is working hard here to advance position.
Nesta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nesta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nesta won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here. #T2#
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.
Nesta trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Nesta stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nesta is trying to maintain the position but Lancaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancaster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nesta's head.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nesta keeps working.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nesta wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nesta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lancaster is trying to control. Nesta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nesta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nesta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancaster is working away from the top position though.
Nesta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nesta wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Nesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster. #T4#
Lancaster passes to side control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lancaster 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.
Nesta regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Nesta trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Nesta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Lancaster 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#
Nesta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nesta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nesta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nesta slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nesta punishes Lancaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Nesta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesta can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.#TD#
Lancaster shoots in and bounces Nesta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nesta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lancaster manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Nesta is looking to control Lancaster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nesta avoid being mounted?#T1#
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nesta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nesta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancaster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nesta is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard.
Nesta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Nesta is controlling Lancaster's trapped leg to prevent Lancaster from advancing to side control.
Lancaster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Nesta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster content to control rather than advance.
Lancaster throwing shots but Nesta is blocking nicely.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Nesta trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lancaster content to control rather than advance.
Lancaster prevents Nesta from improving his position.
Lancaster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT#It looks like Robert Nesta has been cut.
Nesta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nesta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancaster is working away from the top position though.
Nesta wants to get back to full guard but Lancaster has mounted him!#T4#
Lancaster looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Nesta covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Lancaster!
After winning the bout, Shane Lancaster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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