Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Roy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
We've been informed that Lancaster has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster .
Roy swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Roy.#CL#
Roy forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Roy controls the action.
A short left from Lancaster .
With the fighters up against the cage, Roy throws an elbow but misses.
Roy controlling the action here for a moment.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy is pushing Lancaster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster . #T1#
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy slowing the pace effectively.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roy stalling in the clinch but Lancaster improves position.
Roy misses with some punches.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roy pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Roy misses with some punches.
Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Roy.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roy.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Roy blocks it.
Roy lands a left hand.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roy can't get the takedown.
Roy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Roy.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy is working Lancaster over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Roy. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy working aggressively here.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Roy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Roy moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster .
Cedric Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roy pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Roy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roy trying to control the position but instead, Lancaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roy into the cage.#TD#
Roy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roy.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Roy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Roy has been cut.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roy defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lancaster .
Roy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Roy slips a straight right by Lancaster .
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster , as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab. #CL#
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Roy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roy misses with some punches.
Roy lands a shoulder strike.
Roy stalling.
Roy lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster letting Roy take a breather here.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Roy trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Roy.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Roy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy is pushing Lancaster up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
Roy missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Roy is looking to clinch.
Roy lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roy walks into a left hand.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roy throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roy momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy blocks a head kick by Lancaster .
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Roy tries to clinch up.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster feints a counter leg kick.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Roy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Roy seems unphased. #CUT2#Lee Roy's cut is getting worse.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.#CL#
Roy rushes Lancaster and presses him up against the cage.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards. #T2#
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Roy.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster .
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Roy.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Roy can't get the takedown.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Roy misses with an elbow strike.
Roy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Roy scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards. #CUT2#Lee Roy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Roy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Roy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roy blocking some punches.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lancaster is pressed up against the cage. Roy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lancaster down to the mat. Lancaster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roy. Roy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#Jeez, Lee Roy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Roy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Roy misses with a looping right.
Roy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Roy is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster .
Lancaster lunges at Son with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Son's hand.
Son ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lancaster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Son attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Son swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Dam Son has been cut.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Son falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lancaster counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Son is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cedric Lancaster !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cedric Lancaster made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Gulf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lancaster 's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lancaster 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gulf misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gulf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Gulf's body.
Gulf connects with a body shot.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Gulf scores with a jab.
Gulf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Gulf was well out of range.
It looked like Gulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gulf throws a leg kick that misses.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gulf.
A head kick by Gulf misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Gulf slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster moves forwards but Gulf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gulf.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Gulf moved out of range nicely.
Gulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Gulf takes one to the side of the head.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gulf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Gulf moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster keeps Gulf at a distance using the push kick.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Gulf.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
Gulf ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Gulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Gulf checks the leg kick.
Gulf misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Gulf throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gulf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Gulf settles back down.
Lancaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Gulf as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gulf. Gulf obviously looking to wear him down.
Gulf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gulf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gulf misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Gulf misses with a right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Gulf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lancaster . That's going to slow Gulf down.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Gulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Gulf moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Gulf motions for Lancaster to come forward. Gulf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gulf throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gulf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster .
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gulf under the eye.
It looks like Gulf has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a two punch combination.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Gulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Gulf with a hook.#ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gulf gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
A less than humble Leyte Gulf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Edmonds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edmonds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Edmonds's shoulder, as Edmonds tries to avoid the shot.
Edmonds looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
Edmonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Edmonds throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edmonds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edmonds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Edmonds with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edmonds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lancaster in his tracks. #TD#
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster pulls Edmonds in to control the position.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the 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##T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmonds manages to get to full guard.
Lancaster slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.#T3#
Edmonds moves into full guard.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmonds pulls Lancaster in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edmonds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edmonds trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Edmonds.
Lancaster jabs Edmonds right on the nose. Edmonds blinks but takes it well.
Lancaster defending well as Edmonds loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster 's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lancaster 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Edmonds misses.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Edmonds lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Edmonds 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#
Edmonds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Edmonds avoids it easily.
Edmonds throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Edmonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edmonds wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Edmonds misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edmonds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Edmonds defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
John Edmonds is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds connects with a crisp jab.
Edmonds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Edmonds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmonds shoots in but Lancaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Edmonds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edmonds feinted with a counter takedown.
Edmonds misses with a wild body shot.
Edmonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Edmonds. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edmonds, as that shot connected. #T2#
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edmonds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Edmonds went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmonds misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmonds.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmonds.
Lancaster 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.
Edmonds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmonds finish him?
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Edmonds - that's dropped him! Edmonds jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster cracks Camara with a good jab.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camara throws a leg kick
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster . #T1#
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Camara blocking some punches.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara blocking some punches.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Camara lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Camara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Lancaster cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Camara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Camara. #T3#
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara working aggressively here.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
A short right from Camara.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara blocking some punches.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster . #T4#
Camara blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara gets through Lancaster 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camara misses with a low kick.
Camara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Camara tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#T1#
Camara digs a good body shot into Lancaster 's ribs.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara looks to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancaster should have avoided that one.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Camara tenderised Lancaster 's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster throws a wild body kick that Camara sees coming a mile off.
Camara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lancaster rather than just go for the knockout.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster sets himself, and Camara steps forward looking for the clinch! Lancaster avoids it this time.
Camara wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Lancaster moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Camara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Camara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Camara throws a leg kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Camara gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Camara works on Lancaster 's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Camara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lancaster .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
I was talking to Lancaster 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Camara.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Camara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Camara.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara drops Lancaster with a big left hand! Lancaster is injured, injured bad! Camara jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
After the fight, Ibrahim Camara was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Klos
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lancaster forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Cortez tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Cortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lancaster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cortez pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortez as Lancaster tries to tie him up.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortez blocking some punches.
Cortez trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster managing to block the knees to the body from Cortez.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Cortez is trying to force a seperation but Lancaster has the dominant position.
Lancaster managing to block the knees to the body from Cortez.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster avoiding damage as Cortez throws knees to the body.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juanito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Cortez throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cortez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Cortez misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cortez.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortez throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Cortez throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Cortez settles back down.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cortez thinking.
Cortez misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster is looking to wear down Cortez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez looks winded!
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortez at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez misses with a leg kick
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lancaster . Cortez shrugs it off though.
Lancaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortez tries to work over Lancaster 's front leg with a kick but Lancaster checks it.
Lancaster quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cortez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land. #BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Cortez jabs Lancaster right on the nose. Lancaster blinks but takes it well.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Lancaster 's legs.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lancaster punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cortez takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cortez misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Cortez tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster .
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortez working hard to break the clinch.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lancaster .
Cortez tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cortez effectively controlling the action here.
Cortez missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster . #BC2#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Cortez.
Cortez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Cortez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez misses with a hook
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cortez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Cortez tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster pushes Cortez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster controlling the action here for a moment. #T3##BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lancaster .
Cortez misses with a hook to the body
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez thows a body kick. Lancaster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lancaster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Lancaster takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster .
Cortez scores with a head kick. Lancaster tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Lancaster forces Cortez back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Cortez's ribcage. Cortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lancaster leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
A short left from Cortez.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Cortez is rocked!
Lancaster working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily. #KD#
Lancaster lands a big uppercut and Cortez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cortez looks OK. Lancaster waves Cortez back to his feet!
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Cortez misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster works Cortez's body with a nice hook.
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 connects with a leg kick.
Cortez is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lancaster Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cortez is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Juanito Cortez was interviewed post fight and said 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'.

Event: SMASH: Steelers vs Bishop
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Klos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Klos does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klos.
A big right from Klos misses.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lancaster - the referee stops the clock and Klos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lancaster . Klos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klos throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klos drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klos scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Klos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Klos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster throws a quick counter head kick but Klos was just out of range.
Klos fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klos doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lancaster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klos.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster staying out of range there.#T2#
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos misses with a looping left.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.#TD2#
Klos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster is trying to defend but Klos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Klos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster has control of Klos's left arm, preventing Klos from doing any damage.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Klos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancaster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klos has Lancaster in his guard.#REVR#
Klos is trying to control the position but 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 won't allow Klos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster . Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klos!
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Klos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Klos lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Klos throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster jabs at Klos's body.
Klos misses with a straight right.
As Klos tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Klos manages to avoid the attempt.
Klos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Klos.
Klos 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.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Klos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Klos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lancaster controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
Klos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klos postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Klos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Klos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Klos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lancaster has passed into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klos tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Cal Klos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klos can't do much from the bottom here.
Klos is trying to get back to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lancaster prevents Klos from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Klos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Klos coming out on top.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klos.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos lands the left hand.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster sizes up Klos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klos needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klos throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Klos throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster tried to counter with a leg kick but Klos avoided it.
Klos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klos lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancaster .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cedric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Klos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancaster 's half guard.
Lancaster is pressing down on Klos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Klos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lancaster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lancaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Lancaster is pushing down on Klos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klos is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
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.
Klos wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster controlling the action here. #SUB#
Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klos has managed to free his arm - good work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klos 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
A relieved looking Cal Klos 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: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Lancaster as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinklage misses the target.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Lancaster slips a jab from Dinklage.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dinklage looks winded!
Lancaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinklage on the side of the head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Dinklage moves out of range.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Dinklage throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dinklage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Dinklage's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with a head kick. #T1##KD#
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends Dinklage crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves Dinklage back to his feet!
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Dinklage is rocked!
Lancaster throws a powerful right kick. Dinklage tried to block low but the kick was high! Dinklage was taken right off of his feet! Lancaster jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De La France stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De La France takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De La France takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De La France tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Lancaster lands a big right hand that sends De La France crashing to the mat! Lancaster stays standing though and waves De La France back to his feet!#ROC#De La France is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De La France flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De La France is out cold! Lancaster holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster .#T1#
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Washington has been cut.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Lancaster .
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Washington.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body kick.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Washington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster throws a big counter combination but Washington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Washington goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Lancaster .
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Washington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Washington.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lancaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster . That snapped Washington's head back.
Washington misses with a double jab
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand. #T4#
Washington throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
It appears Lancaster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Washington tries to land a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Washington is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington fails to land the takedown.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Washington's body. Washington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Washington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Washington scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington feints the counter takedown.
Lancaster jabs at Washington's body.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington looks to clinch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Washington delivers a nice body kick.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Washington.
Washington ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster .
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Derrick Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Washington ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Lancaster counters with a quick kick to the body but Washington blocks it.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancaster is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Lancaster circles away and we're back to standing.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Washington's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot by Lancaster .
Washington looks to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a crisp right that sends Washington to the canvas! Lancaster follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
An out of breath and clearly excited Cedric Lancaster thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.#CL2#
Page fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster , pushing him back against the cage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Page.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Page escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Page darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Lancaster misses
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.#T1#
Lancaster ducks right into an uppercut from Page. #ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Page.
As Page looks to move away, Lancaster throws a big counter combo but Page just gets out of the way.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page blocks a head kick by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Page tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Page slips under a jab.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Page.
Page stalling against the cage.
Lancaster taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Lancaster misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Lancaster tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Page is looking to clinch.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Page! But no joy.
Lancaster lands a head kick!
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Page pushes Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Page has Lancaster pushed against the cage.
Lancaster prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Page - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster looking to slow down the pace here.
Page tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Page tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it. #BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Page lands a left hand. #BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Page avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Page wants to clinch but Lancaster slips to the side
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Page thinking. #CL2#
Page takes the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Page lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster . #BC#
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Page avoids the body shot from Lancaster . #T1#
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lancaster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page. #CL2#
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Page. Page maintains the clinch.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A shot in the inside from Page.
Page throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lancaster blocks it with crossed arms.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page misses with some punches.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Page rushes Lancaster and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Page tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Page tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Page tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Page counters with a left to the body.
Page wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Page wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lancaster duly obliges. #CL2#
Page rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster connects with a high kick.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Page clinches up with Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Page closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Page tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lancaster 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Page is looking to clinch.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Page lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lancaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Page gets a clinch.
Page is looking to control Lancaster 's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the cage.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Page tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Lancaster . #BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Page closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Page tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster lands a left hand. #ROC#Page is rocked!
Page tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Page misses with some punches.
Lancaster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the cage.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?#BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Page at a distance.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Page takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Page clinches.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Venom Page seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Page with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster . #BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Page has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Page.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Lancaster keeps him there for the moment.
Page makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.
Page can't break the clinch.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Page lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Page - that landed with a thud.
Venom Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancaster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page works on Lancaster 's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Balayan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Balayan throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balayan moves away.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balayan misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Balayan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lancaster takes a step back to recover.
Balayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garegin Balayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Balayan counters with a body kick that stops Lancaster in his tracks momentarily.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan lands with a nice body kick.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balayan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster lunges at Balayan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balayan's hand.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balayan throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balayan avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Balayan connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Lancaster was looking to counter with a kick there.
Balayan throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Balayan. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balayan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster tried to counter with a leg kick but Balayan avoided it.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balayan.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Balayan throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Balayan lands a slapping body shot.
Balayan is looking to chop away at Lancaster 's legs.
Balayan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Balayan lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Balayan scores with a jab.
Balayan catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters circling a little - Lancaster finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Balayan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Balayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balayan is looking to slow Lancaster down with leg kicks.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Balayan misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.#T4#
Balayan throws a big shot that misses.
Balayan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lancaster 's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balayan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balayan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balayan scores with a jab.
Lancaster lunges at Balayan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balayan's hand.
Balayan lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Balayan throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balayan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster misses with a kick to the body.
Balayan throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Balayan to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balayan in his tracks. #ROC#
Balayan is rocked!
Garegin Balayan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balayan blocks a jab.
Balayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Balayan seems to have recovered his senses.
Balayan misses with a straight right.
Balayan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balayan scores with a push kick.
Balayan throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balayan throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Balayan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Balayan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balayan.
Lancaster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Balayan moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Balayan off balance momentarily.
Balayan throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balayan.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Balayan lands with a cross.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick
and Balayan counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick from Balayan.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Balayan tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balayan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Balayan misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balayan scores with a leg kick.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balayan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balayan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Balayan misses.
Lancaster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Balayan delivers a nice body kick.
Balayan looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Lancaster 's defenses.
Balayan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balayan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Balayan lands a slapping body shot.
Balayan is looking to land body kicks.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balayan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Balayan misses with a looping left.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Lancaster .
Balayan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Balayan misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Balayan throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balayan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lancaster is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab by Balayan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balayan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lancaster has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balayan.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balayan misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Balayan looks to throw a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Lancaster blocks the low kick.
Balayan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lancaster checks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Balayan's head.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Lancaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balayan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.
Balayan slips under a jab.#T1#
Balayan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan misses with a low kick.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balayan throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
A jab from Balayan misses.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balayan is able to avoid easily.
Balayan thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balayan at a distance.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Balayan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cedric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD#
Lancaster cracks Balayan with an uppercut from hell and Balayan crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lancaster 's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lancaster won't allow Balayan to sweep him here.
Balayan trying to control the position.
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Balayan keeps moving.
Balayan pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balayan is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Balayan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balayan trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balayan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Balayan can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Balayan is looking to improve his position.
Balayan is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Balayan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster . #SU#
Lancaster stands up out of the half guard.
Donk. Balayan catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balayan.
Balayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balayan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
A left and a right from Lancaster both land. Nice combination.
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balayan motions for Lancaster to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balayan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!
A victorious Garegin Balayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Birthday Bash 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster swings for the body but Wolff moves out of range.
Wolff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
It seemed like Wolff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolff!
Wolff thows a body kick. Lancaster tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Lancaster 's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolff.
Wolff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Wolff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Wolff moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Wolff moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wolff throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolff.
Wolff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#T1#
Wolff wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolff throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolff misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Wolff moves away and avoids it.
Wolff misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wolff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolff moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolff defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Wolff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Wolff moved out of range nicely.
Wolff throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolff thinking. #T2#
Wolff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster .
Wolff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Wolff lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wolff's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wolff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolff throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
Wolff misses the jab.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolff thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it #CL#
and Lancaster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wolff blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Wolff.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Wolff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolff blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolff blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Wolff has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wolff can turn it around.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Wolff.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow.
Wolff lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolff.
Wolff lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Wolff.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
Lancaster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lancaster keeps control of Wolff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Wolff.
Wolff throws a head punch that misses.
Wolff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolff is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bartholomäus Wolff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolff moves away.
It seemed like Wolff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Wolff knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Wolff lands an overhand right.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Wolff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Wolff circles away and keeps his distance.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Wolff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target. #T1#
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster is looking to counter the offense by Wolff and move into the clinch.
Lancaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolff on the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Wolff's belly button to the back.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Wolff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolff gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Lancaster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lancaster .
Wolff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards. #BC2#
Wolff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Wolff misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Lancaster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolff struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Wolff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolff's elbow.
Lancaster has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wolff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Lancaster forces Wolff back against the cage and clinches.
Wolff gets through Lancaster 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolff fails to land.
Lancaster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Wolff.
Wolff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolff lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Wolff tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Wolff back against the cage.
A short left from Lancaster .
Wolff lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolff.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Wolff is breathing heavily.
Wolff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolff swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Wolff avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage. #BC2#
Wolff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolff throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wolff.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolff was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Wolff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4##CL#
Lancaster has Wolff up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolff lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolff lands a right hand.
Lancaster lands a body shot. #BC2#
Wolff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lancaster throws a front kick that sends Wolff stumbling back into the cage.
Wolff wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster stuns Wolff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolff's sensitive parts.
Wolff scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Wolff's defenses. #KD2#
Wolff drops Lancaster with a beautiful combination! Lancaster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wolff is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lancaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolff walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lancaster drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wolff swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lancaster 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Trucks.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Trucks.
That kick from Trucks tenderised Lancaster 's leg. Lancaster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lancaster swings for the body but Trucks moves out of range.
Trucks tried to counter with a leg kick but Lancaster avoided it.
No joy there for Trucks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trucks throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Trucks stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trucks.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trucks.
Trucks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Trucks ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throws a low kick but Trucks moves out of range easily. #T1#
Trucks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trucks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trucks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trucks.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Trucks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Lancaster is predictable there
and Trucks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trucks tries to score with a low kick but Lancaster moves his leg out of the way.
Trucks misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Trucks counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trucks.#T2#
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!
Trucks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Trucks scores with a hook.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Trucks coming out on top.
Trucks looks to throw a body kick
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trucks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks tries to score with a low kick but Lancaster moves his leg out of the way.
Trucks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Trucks throws a poor cross that misses
and Trucks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trucks misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster swings for the body but Trucks moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trucks.
Lancaster sizes up Trucks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trucks moves away.
Trucks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster just manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trucks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trucks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Trucks misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Trucks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trucks.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trucks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trucks scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Trucks finish him?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trucks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Trucks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster tests Trucks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Trucks gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lancaster is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Trucks!
An out of breath Derek Trucks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC INVASION
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vettori to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Vettori moves into the clinch.
Vettori misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Vettori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster is working Vettori over against the cage.
Vettori looks winded!
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vettori blocks it.
Vettori goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lancaster prevents it.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Vettori.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vettori.
Vettori scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Vettori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vettori prevents a body shot from Lancaster . #T1#
Vettori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vettori tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Vettori drops back down to his feet.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vettori has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vettori can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vettori throws an elbow but misses.
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vettori blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vettori's elbow.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Vettori blocking some punches.
Vettori misses with some punches.
Vettori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Vettori back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Vettori misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettori scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vettori misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vettori throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Vettori lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vettori avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vettori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vettori.
Vettori blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vettori avoids it.
Vettori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vettori lands an uppercut.
Vettori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vettori.
Lancaster takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Vettori swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Vettori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettori misses with some punches.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Vettori tries for a takedown but Lancaster manages to get underhooks.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Vettori.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Vettori is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Vettori.
Vettori working aggressively here.
Vettori missing with knees to the body.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Vettori, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Vettori is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marvin Vettori has been cut.
Vettori prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vettori is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Vettori seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Vettori fails to land.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vettori backwards.
Vettori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vettori throws out the jab.
Lancaster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vettori throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Vettori misses its intended target.
Vettori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Lancaster drops Vettori with a beautiful combination! Vettori stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lancaster is looking for the KO!
Lancaster throws a push kick but Vettori slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Vettori.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Vettori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vettori can do to turn this around?
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vettori tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vettori throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Vettori's defenses.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vettori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .#T1#
Good shot there by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lancaster swings for the body but Vettori moves out of range.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Vettori.
Vettori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vettori throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Vettori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vettori slips a jab from Lancaster .
The fight stays on the outside here - Vettori looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster cracks Vettori with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vettori looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Vettori loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.#T2#
Lancaster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vettori momentarily.
Vettori misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Vettori misses the 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!
Vettori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vettori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Vettori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vettori misses with a straight right.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
Vettori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vettori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lancaster !
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vettori tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Vettori checks a leg kick.#T3#
Lancaster lands the left hand.
Vettori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vettori tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Vettori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vettori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vettori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vettori lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Vettori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Vettori throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Vettori misses.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Vettori throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Vettori looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vettori tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Vettori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Vettori off balance momentarily.
Vettori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster stuffs the takedown.
Vettori is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Vettori misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Vettori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Lancaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vettori looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lancaster lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vettori. Lancaster pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1#
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Lancaster cracks the inside of Mac Airt's front leg.
Mac Airt throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster slips under a jab from Mac Airt.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster lands a body shot. #T1#
Lancaster throws a front kick aimed at Mac Airt's knee but Mac Airt avoids it well.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt lands a jab.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mac Airt! But no joy.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
A solid body kick from Lancaster .
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Lancaster crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Lancaster back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster moves to clinch but Mac Airt breaks away
and Mac Airt scores with a counter punch that sends Lancaster to the canvas! Mac Airt smells blood - he's punishing Lancaster with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lancaster has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Post fight, Cormac Mac Airt took to the microphone: '"With a host, with a valiant band Well did he go into Connacht. Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.

Event: NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster slips a jab from Justesen.
Justesen throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely. #TD2#
Justesen feints and as Lancaster raises his hands in defense, Justesen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justesen wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster has control of Justesen's left arm, preventing Justesen from doing any damage.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Justesen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justesen throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Justesen working a defensive guard here.
Justesen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lancaster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Justesen trying to control but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster tries to pass to full mount but Justesen defends it.
Justesen gets full guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Justesen is working from the bottom. #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.
Justesen wants to sweep but no luck.
Justesen trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Justesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justesen is trying to hold Lancaster in close to prevent damage but Lancaster has managed to pass into half guard.
Justesen tries to get to full guard but Lancaster has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justesen moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonas Justesen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Justesen.
Justesen misses the shot to the body.
Justesen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Justesen slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen blocks it.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Justesen lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justesen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justesen walks into a jab.
Justesen is looking to chop away at Lancaster 's legs.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster defending well as Justesen loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jonas Justesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen blocks it.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Justesen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Justesen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Justesen avoids it easily.
Justesen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Justesen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Justesen looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Justesen ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Justesen looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Justesen misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Justesen saw it coming and moves away.
Justesen throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Lancaster misses with a hook. Justesen ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
As Justesen backs away, Lancaster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Justesen throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster punishes Justesen's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Justesen's shoulder, as Justesen tries to avoid the shot.
Justesen looks to land a combination. Lancaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justesen looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justesen.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Justesen.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Justesen lands with a good body shot.
Justesen swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Justesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Justesen throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Justesen lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen.
Justesen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Justesen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the ropes and back into range.
Justesen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Justesen throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justesen.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justesen throws out the jab.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Justesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster takes a swing at Justesen's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Justesen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Justesen tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Justesen manages to avoid the attempt.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Justesen moves away and avoids it.
Justesen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Justesen throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Justesen scores with a jab to the head.
Justesen misses with a looping right.
Justesen misses with a body punch
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Cedric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Justesen tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Justesen misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Justesen avoids the elbow strike from Lancaster , against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Justesen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Justesen lands an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Justesen wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Justesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justesen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!

Jonas Justesen wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1#
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Zane Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster lands a nice shot that snaps Mason's head back.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mason misses the jab.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mason motions for Lancaster to come forward. Mason throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Lancaster blocks the leg kick.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Lancaster backing away here, and Mason unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mason.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Mason misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Mason avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Mason moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.#T2#
Mason misses with a body shot
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Mason knows he should have avoided that one.
Mason defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Lancaster .
Nice shot lands for Mason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Mason throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mason. Mason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mason tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mason manages to circle out of the way.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Mason's body. Mason takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Mason thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lancaster . Lancaster obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster .
Mason avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Mason throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Lancaster takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Mason back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Mason tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
That's time! Lancaster 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook but Mason avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Mason circles away.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Mason misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Mason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Mason throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster slips a jab from Mason.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster misses with a low kick.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick by Mason misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Mason.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Mason.
Lancaster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason tries to land a body kick
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#KD2#
Mason drops Lancaster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lancaster looks back up at him and smiles so Mason waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mason counters with a left to the body.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mason misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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 Cedric Lancaster .
Well Lancaster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cedric Lancaster !

Cedric Lancaster wins by unanimous decision!
Cedric Lancaster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 297
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Lancaster moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a body kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Lancaster only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz. #T1#
Lancaster tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores a nice knee to the body.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Diaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster , as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .#T2#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Lancaster jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lancaster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lancaster throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Diaz cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lancaster lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diaz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diaz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster 's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Lancaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Diaz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Lancaster .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz. #TD#
Diaz 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 keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Lancaster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diaz looking to control. #T1#
Diaz wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Diaz 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. Oh but Diaz is tightening it up a little... Lancaster has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lancaster reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lancaster taps out! Nice BJJ there by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Aoki staying out of range there.
Lancaster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki cracks Lancaster with an open hand slap.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Lancaster misses. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Aoki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki has been working on his balance at Marijuana Gardens, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lancaster .
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aoki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Aoki throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster looks to clinch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Aoki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
Aoki tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aoki at a distance.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Aoki has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Aoki steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lancaster walks straight into a right hand from Aoki - that's dropped him! Aoki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lancaster from any more punishment! Lancaster complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Shiny Aoki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.
Baba throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baba blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster pushes Baba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster works on Baba's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lancaster looking to throw knees to the head but Baba is blocking nicely.
Baba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster is leaning against Baba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baba can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba. #T2#
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babas head.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baba can turn it around.
Baba looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Lancaster .
Baba tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Baba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baba is defending well for now.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Baba misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Baba prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Baba controls his hands.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Baba's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
Baba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Lancaster with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Afeef Isa Baba has been cut.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancaster can pounce on him. #CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Baba in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baba blocking some punches.
Lancaster can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Lancaster connects with a knee to the head.
Baba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baba misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Baba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Baba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baba.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Baba's head.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baba backwards. #T2#
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Baba blocks an elbow strike.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Baba blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Lancaster manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Baba defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Baba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Baba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baba counters with a body kick.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baba in his tracks.
A big right from Baba misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Baba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baba lands with a slapping head kick.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Baba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baba jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Baba ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster thumps Baba with a low kick.
Baba misses with a kick to the body.
Lancaster blocks the body kick.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baba tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Baba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baba swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Baba throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Afeef Isa Baba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Baba misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Baba avoids it well.
Baba lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Baba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baba defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Baba scores with a sloppy right hand. Lancaster should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Baba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Baba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baba scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba pushes Lancaster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baba works on Lancaster 's body with a couple of short punches.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba. #BC2#
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Baba thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.
Baba misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lancaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baba lands with a good body shot.
Baba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Baba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
BOOM! Baba lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lancaster . Lancaster tries to recover but Baba is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lancaster lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
Afeef Isa Baba is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Afeef Isa Baba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Yount throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount lands a head shot.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Yount's body.
Yount moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yount.
Yount swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
letting Yount counter with a right hand.
Yount misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yount fails to land with a series of punches.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Yount steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
Yount lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Yount does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yount throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yount looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Yount lands a big right hand that sends Lancaster crashing to the mat! Yount stays standing though and waves Lancaster back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Yount counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robin Yount!
An out of breath Robin Yount thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lancaster cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster connects with the punch.#TD#
Lancaster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancaster dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz 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. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
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 working away.#T2#
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lancaster reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard. #SUB#
Diaz 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. #SUB#
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz wants to control but Lancaster passes easily into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Diaz manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Diaz working for a triangle but Lancaster defends it easily. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz is trying to control Lancaster 's posture but Lancaster avoids it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lancaster off and has taken his back!
Diaz throwing strikes and Lancaster squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Lancaster 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.
Diaz with good strikes from the mount here!
Diaz misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diaz looking to ground and pound but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Diaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.#TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lancaster passes into side control.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lancaster looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Lancaster controlling his opponent.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster content just to control the position here.
Lancaster avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Lancaster trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamerun Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
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 tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lancaster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to hold on but Lancaster pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Diaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster with a nice cross.
Diaz slips a jab from Lancaster .
Diaz misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Lancaster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head. #CL2#
Lancaster forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lancaster is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Lancaster trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz sets himself, and Lancaster steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.
A big right from Lancaster misses. #T2#
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a low kick, right behind Lancaster 's knee.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lancaster on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancaster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Diaz.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lancaster manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lancaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Lancaster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Lancaster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz controlling Lancaster 's posture. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
Diaz throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster 's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Diaz throws a sloppy body shot
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lancaster regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Lancaster punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Diaz cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster , which made it look bad.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lancaster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lancaster moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamerun Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster blocks a leg kick.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster misses with a two punch combination.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lancaster ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Diaz throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Lancaster takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lancaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lancaster to the ground. Diaz is now in Lancaster 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster , not yet.
Kamerun Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lancaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancaster controls the pace.
Diaz 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.
Diaz is striking but Lancaster is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lancaster tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Lancaster has mounted him!
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz trying to get back to full guard but Lancaster takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diaz can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new welterweight champion!
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 259
Date: Nov 23, 2018

#R1#
Batts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Batts looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Batts throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Batts darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Batts into the cage.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batts has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lancaster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts. Batts obviously looking to wear him down.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lancaster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Lancaster lands an elbow inside.
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lancaster is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster . #BC#
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Batts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancaster finds it's way round the side to connect with Batts's head.
Lancaster takes a swing at Batts's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batts scores with a nice right hand.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
Lancaster thumps Batts with a low kick.
Batts wants to clinch.
Batts throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Batts's corner calls for a 1-2. Batts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
A low kick from Lancaster misses #CL2#
and Batts counters by clinching up.
Batts misses with the head strike. #T2#
Batts goes for a takedown attempt but Lancaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Batts wants to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch position.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batts throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batts moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Batts missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lancaster takes the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster gets underhooks to prevent Batts's takedown attempt.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Batts.
Batts blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Batts takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Batts managing to block the knees to the body from Lancaster .
Batts lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batts has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lancaster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Batts wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Lancaster .
Batts landing knees to the head.
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
Batts slows down the pace here.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Batts throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster 's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Batts fails to land.
Batts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Batts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Batts blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Batts is struggling to control the position.
Batts tries to land knees in the clinch but Lancaster avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Batts manages to break the clinch.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Batts.
Lancaster walks into a stiff left hand from Batts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Batts throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Lancaster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batts misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Batts tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Batts back against the cage.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batts.
Lancaster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Batts blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Batts throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster avoids a wild elbow strike from Batts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts lands a nice uppercut.
Batts taking a breather.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Batts avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Batts is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Batts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike from Batts. #T1##TD2#
Batts gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Batts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster 's head. #SUB2#
Batts is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batts to get the leverage.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batts.
Batts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Batts is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Batts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2##SUB2#
Batts seems to be looking for submissions.
Lancaster manages to get to full guard.
Batts postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster controls Batts momentarily but Batts frees himself.
Batts throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lancaster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lancaster has momentary wrist control but Batts slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Batts postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Batts misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Batts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lancaster lunges at Batts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batts's hand.
Batts lands a head kick. Lancaster smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Batts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lancaster on his heels. He'll look to pass Lancaster 's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Peter Batts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster lands a jab to Batts's midsection.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .
Batts looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Batts misses with a hook.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Batts with an uppercut!
Batts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Batts blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batts! But no joy.
A slow jab from Batts misses its intended target.
Batts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Batts pushes him off.
Batts wants to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch position.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Batts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Batts scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batts throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Batts tries to clinch up.
Batts with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Batts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batts works the jab nicely.
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Batts throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batts.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Batts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster slips a jab from Batts.
Lancaster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Batts avoids it.
Batts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Batts circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Batts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.#T1#
Batts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lancaster connects with a nice looking jab.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Lancaster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Batts throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts misses with a body shot.
Batts lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Batts misses the target.
Batts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Batts.
Batts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster cracks Batts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Batts misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Batts shoots in but Lancaster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
Batts wants to land a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Batts throws a head kick but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Batts manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Batts saw that one coming.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Batts walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster .
Lancaster stuns Batts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Batts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batts avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster jabs at Batts's body.
Batts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batts keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancaster .
Batts misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Batts with an uppercut!
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Lancaster .#T4#
Batts catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Batts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Batts moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Batts counters with a nice uppercut.
Batts looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
A left lands for Lancaster .
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster . No joy for Batts on that attempt.
Lancaster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Batts.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batts misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.#CL2#
Batts takes the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batts backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
In his post fight interview, Cedric Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 256
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancaster to keep the fight standing.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it. #T1#
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Aoki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancaster !
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki can't escape the position. #T2#
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lancaster prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.#T3#
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Aoki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lancaster manages to pass to mount!
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#T1#
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range as Aoki strikes.#T2#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki with a jab.
Lancaster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.#T3#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Lancaster .
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster .#T4#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
A jab from Aoki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster 's belly button to the back.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T3#
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Lancaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aoki.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Lancaster .
Well Lancaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.

Event: GC 247
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Rocker counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Rocker.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Runts Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocker walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
And Rocker tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Rocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Rocker darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Rocker into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker. #T1#
Rocker avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocker. That snapped Lancaster 's head back.
Rocker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Rocker scores with a four punch combination!
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!#CL#
Lancaster pushes Rocker up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocker jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.#BC2#
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocker cracks Lancaster on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lancaster falls backwards against the cage. Rocker follows up with more strikes that drop Lancaster to his knees. Rocker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lancaster ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ram Rocker!
Ram Rocker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Barnkvist's body.
Barnkvist defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Barnkvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Barnkvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Barnkvist fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.#T1#
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Barnkvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnkvist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SU#
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barnkvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Barnkvist wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Lancaster . #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Lancaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnkvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Barnkvist catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lancaster with a hook.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Barnkvist throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnkvist. Barnkvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnkvist gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnkvist moves away.#T4#
Barnkvist takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnkvist.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands. #TD2#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lancaster is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lancaster kicks Barnkvist off and gets back to his feet.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Barnkvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster .
Barnkvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist takes one to the chin there.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnkvist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnkvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Barnkvist shakes it off.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist misses with a looping left.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster jabs Barnkvist right on the nose. Barnkvist blinks but takes it well.
Barnkvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Barnkvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster sets himself, and Barnkvist steps forward looking for the clinch! Lancaster avoids it this time.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Barnkvist wants to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch position.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Barnkvist forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Lancaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancaster is defending well.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#TD2#
Barnkvist has clasped his hands together around Lancaster 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnkvist misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnkvist.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnkvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lancaster is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.#T2#
Lancaster defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Barnkvist crashes against the mat.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but Lancaster is defending the strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up. #T3#
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Lancaster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Barnkvist with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnkvist lands a jab.
Barnkvist staying out of range there.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Barnkvist with an uppercut!
Lancaster scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster .#CL2#
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Barnkvist postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster .
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster , not yet.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barnkvist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard but Lancaster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnkvist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T3#
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Lancaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .
Barnkvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnkvist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnkvist fails with the takedown.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnkvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
After the fight, Cedric Lancaster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Lancaster .
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Nixon and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with the head strike. #T1#
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Nixon looks winded!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster prevents Nixon from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Lancaster cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a right hand. #T3#
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster .
Lancaster jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster catches Nixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.#T2##CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Nixon tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Nixon is rocked!#T3#
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Lancaster drops Nixon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nixon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nixon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nixon drops to his knees and Lancaster pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Cedric Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EFA 66 Murphy vs Lancaster
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Murphy scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.#T1#
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Murphy throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #CL2#
Lancaster rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #T2#
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy digs a right hand into Lancaster 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lancaster 's gas tank.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Lancaster takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Murphy misses. #CL#
Murphy rushes Lancaster and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster . #T4#
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Lancaster jabs at Murphy's body.
Murphy throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.#T1#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3##CL#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow. #T4#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Murphy misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #T1#
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.#T2#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lancaster .
Lancaster swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Lancaster looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .#T4#
Murphy misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Lancaster - just one landing.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Lancaster tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Lancaster now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murphy.#T2#
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Lancaster to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Murphy misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster ! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Murphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mick Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.

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 Mick Murphy.
Well Lancaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Cedric Lancaster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFA 53 Lancaster vs Pendragon
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Pendragon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon tries to stall but Lancaster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pendragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns Pendragon into the cage.
Pendragon is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lancaster has denied him.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
Pendragon is trying to push Lancaster away but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Lancaster .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lancaster prevents Pendragon from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Pendragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Pendragon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Pendragon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Pendragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Pendragon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lancaster is keeping busy.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Pendragon taking a breather.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Pendragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pendragon's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster . #BC2#
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Lancaster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster .
Lancaster jabs Pendragon right on the nose. Pendragon blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Nice jab there from Lancaster .
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Pendragon off the cage and back into range.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pendragon lands a jab to Lancaster 's midsection.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pendragon thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Pendragon misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lancaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Lancaster drives through and clinches with Pendragon against the cage.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon is looking to control Lancaster 's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pendragon has his back to the cage.
Pendragon stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Pendragon misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pendragon misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Pendragon wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pendragon throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Pendragon - just one landing.
Pendragon connects with a body shot.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lancaster lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pendragon looks to move away, Lancaster throws a big counter combo but Pendragon just gets out of the way.#T1##CL#
Lancaster darts in and clinches Pendragon up against the cage.#BC2#
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Pendragon misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.#CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Pendragon in a clinch.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head. #BC2#
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster punishes Pendragon's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Pendragon and presses him up against the cage.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Pendragon's ribcage. Pendragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pendragon jumps guard but Lancaster stands there with Pendragon around his waist. Pendragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Pendragon controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pendragon stalls.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. #T3#
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster gets underhooks to prevent Pendragon's takedown attempt.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards. #ROC#
Pendragon is rocked!#T4#
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Pendragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster throws a big uppercut that drops Pendragon! More strikes from Lancaster and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pendragon lies dazed against the cage as Lancaster celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFA 43 Lancaster vs Murdock
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster .
Murdock misses with a leg kick.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murdock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock lands a nice hook to Lancaster 's body. Lancaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lancaster moves out of range of the body kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Lancaster off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murdock misses.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lancaster with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lancaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murdock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Murdock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Lancaster .
Murdock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Murdock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Lancaster moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster tries to score with a low kick but Murdock moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Lancaster checks the leg kick.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Lancaster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murdock misses with a hook
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Murdock is predictable there
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Murdock counter with a right hand. #T3#
Murdock lands with a shot to the body.
Murdock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lancaster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a nice leg kick.
Murdock moves out of range of the body kick from Lancaster .
A head kick misses from Murdock.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donk. Lancaster catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock misses the body punch
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock looks to throw a body kick
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Murdock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Murdock raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Murdock circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Murdock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murdock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Murdock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murdock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Murdock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murdock blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Murdock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lancaster is working Murdock over against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Murdock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murdock throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Lancaster checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster keeps control of Murdock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster has Murdock pressed against the cage, preventing Murdock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murdock misses with some punches. #T2##BC2#
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster tries to counter by clinching up but Murdock breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Murdock manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Lancaster down.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range. #CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch. #T3##CL#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Murdock. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Murdock ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lancaster . That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Murdock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lancaster checks it well.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Lancaster clinches up with Murdock and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murdocks head.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock lands a nice looking body kick.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Murdock in a clinch. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murdock.
A leg kick checked by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a body punch but Murdock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster 's head.
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murdocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Murdock.
Murdock throws a combination that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Murdock tries a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster is wise to it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murdock manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster lands with a right hand. #T1#
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
A left and a right from Murdock both land. Nice combination.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Lancaster checks it
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murdock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murdock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Lancaster pushes Murdock up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster . #BC2#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Murdock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murdock.
Murdock swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murdock.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Murdock.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lancaster forces Murdock back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch.
Murdock cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock throws a low kick but Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murdock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lancaster blocks a low kick nicely.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Murdock misses with a body punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Murdock.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock throws a leg kick that misses.
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Murdock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Murdock keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster prevents Murdock from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Murdock.
I think Murdock 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Murdock!
Frank Murdock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Gladiators 75 Cedric v Pato
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Pato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pato scrambles back to his feet.
Pato tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Pato throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lancaster swings for the body but Pato moves out of range.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Pato.
Lancaster has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Pato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pato misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato. #T1#
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
Pato misses with a punch on the inside.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pato misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster . #BC2#
Pato breaks the clinch. #T2#
Pato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pato moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pato on the side of the head.
Pato is looking to clinch.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Pato swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Pato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.#CL#
Lancaster has Pato up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pato misses with a punch on the inside.
Pato blocking some punches.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pato fails to land.
Pato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pato working aggressively here.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
Pato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato tries to throw a body punch but Lancaster avoids it by throwing Pato back against the cage.
Pato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster . #T4#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Pato.
Still in the clinch, Pato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Pato trying to stall but Lancaster improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Pato clinches up against the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pato prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Pato avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Pato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Pato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pato takes a shot to the head.
Pato misses with the head strike.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato is trying to stall.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Pato controls his hands.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pato can do to turn this around?
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Pato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster misses with some punches. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster is working Pato over against the cage.
Lancaster presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Pato is breathing heavily.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Pato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Lancaster tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster gets through Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Pato is rocked!
Pato manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pato is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster works on Pato's body with a couple of short punches.
Pato seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Lancaster drops Pato onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pato is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Lancaster creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pato's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pato drops to his knees and Lancaster pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
After the fight, Cedric Lancaster was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Gladiators 69 Cedric v Snot
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Slurper lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Slurper checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slurper. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Slurper.
Slurper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slurper throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster swings for the body but Slurper moves out of range.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slurper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slurper, pushing him back against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Slurper blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Slurper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slurper keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Slurper tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Slurper misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Slurper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Slurper breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slurper loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Slurper.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Slurper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slurper.#T2#
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slurper misses with a right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slurper throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snot Slurper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slurper throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Slurper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slurper.
Slurper misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Slurper has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster has Slurper pressed against the cage, preventing Slurper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Slurper controls his hands.
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slurper tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Slurper.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slurper fails to land.
Slurper tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Slurper works on Lancaster 's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Slurper misses with some punches. #T3#
Slurper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slurper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slurper lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Slurper wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Slurper lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Slurper. #ROC2#
Lancaster is rocked!
Slurper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Slurper. #BC2#
Slurper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster punishes Slurper's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slurper.
Slurper takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
Lancaster lands a lovely overhand right.
Slurper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Slurper keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slurper swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range. #T4#
Slurper misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slurper misses with a body shot
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slurper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slurper plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Lancaster to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Lancaster just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Snot Slurper!
Snot Slurper is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Snot Slurper thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Vendarra throws a sloppy head kick
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Vendarra moves out of range.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Vendarra.
Vendarra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lancaster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vendarra.
Jab, jab by Vendarra - just one landing.
Vendarra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vendarra takes one to the chin there.
Lancaster throws a jab when Vendarra was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Vendarra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Vendarra moves into the clinch.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Vendarra is trying to stall.
Vendarra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vendarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendarra's elbow.
Lancaster cracks Vendarra with a nice body shot.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vendarra's elbow.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Vendarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vendarra lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Vendarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Vendarra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vendarra controls his hands.
Vendarra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries to work over Vendarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vendarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Vendarra is trying to stall.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Vendarra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Vendarra backwards. #ROC#
Vendarra is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Vendarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Vendarra looks winded!
Lancaster pushes Vendarra against the cage. Lancaster is working some dirty boxing. Lancaster pushes off with a quick right hook! Vendarra goes down! Vendarra tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lancaster moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cedric Lancaster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks misses with the combination.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacks throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacks throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#CL#
Lancaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Jacks tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Jacks avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Jacks working aggressively here.
Jacks misses with the head strike.
Jacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Jacks tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it. #T1#
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Jacks avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Jacks misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacks misses with some punches.
Jacks has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Jacks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Jacks looks winded!
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jacks controls the action.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Jacks lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Jacks blocks it.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacks controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacks backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Jacks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot. #T2##CL#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Jacks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Jacks jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Jacks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Jacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster gets through Jacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacks has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Jacks misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacks.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacks backwards. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster presses Jacks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jacks on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacks working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Jacks misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacks jumps guard but Lancaster stands there with Jacks around his waist. Jacks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Jacks drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Jacks keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jacks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Jacks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Jacks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancaster !
Jacks is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric 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##CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Jacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries to work over Jacks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacks.
Jacks is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Lancaster is working Jacks over against the cage.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster prevents Jacks from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackss head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Jacks's head.
Lancaster gets through Jacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Jacks is rocked!
Jacks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacks's elbow.
Jacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacks seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Jacks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacks's elbow.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Jacks misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacks prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jacks controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Jacks blocks an uppercut.
Jacks is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacks fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jacks out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Cedric Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it well.
Lancaster wants to clinch but Frost slips to the side
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Lancaster .
Cedric Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a big counter head kick but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Frost moves away from the strike by Lancaster .
Frost throws a fast counter high kick but Lancaster manages to duck under it in time.#T1##CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Frost manages to pull guard.
Frost pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lancaster is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Frost working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lancaster has passed into half guard!
Frost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frost seems keen to control Lancaster 's posture.#T3#
Frost trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Frost controls the action.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFrost.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Frost successfully pulls guard.
Frost trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Lancaster jabs at Frost's body.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster forces Frost back against the cage and clinches.
Frost prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster . #T1#
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost blocking some punches.
I was talking to Lancaster 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frost fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Frost pulls Lancaster into guard.
Frost controls Lancaster momentarily but Lancaster frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Lancaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lancaster has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost seems keen to control Lancaster 's posture.#SUB2#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Frost 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.
Frost is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster is fighting to break Frost's control of his arms but Frost is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frost on the ground.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost controlling Lancaster 's posture. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Frost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's time! Lancaster 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Frost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Lancaster pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster pushes Frost back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost. #T2#
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Lancaster is working Frost over against the cage.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Frost. #T3#
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Frost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Lancaster tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Lancaster takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Frost jumps guard and drags Lancaster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost pulls Lancaster in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancaster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Frost is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Lancaster catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Frost is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Frost looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Lancaster , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost feints a counter leg kick.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frost, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Frost.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster pushes Frost against the cage. Lancaster is working some dirty boxing. Lancaster pushes off with a quick right hook! Frost goes down! Frost tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lancaster moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Lancaster moves forwards but Vermeulen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
We've been told by Lancaster 's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster jabs at Vermeulen's body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a looping right.
Vermeulen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Vermeulen closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Vermeulen presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen lands a right hand. #T1#
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeulen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeulen is working Lancaster over against the cage.
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeulen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Vermeulen misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vermeulen gets through Lancaster 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a left hand.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeulen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow. #T3#
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Vermeulen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen looks winded!
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vermeulen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster 's hands.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Vermeulen scores with a shot to the side of Lancaster 's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeulen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster presses Vermeulen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocking some punches.
Vermeulen is leaning against Lancaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vermeulen can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster . #T2#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Vermeulen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A short right from Vermeulen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster . #ROC#
Vermeulen is rocked!
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Vermeulen blocks it.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vermeulen lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster blocking some punches. #T3#
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Vermeulen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen with a nice body shot.
Vermeulen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vermeulen backwards.
Lancaster tries to work over Vermeulen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Vermeulen working hard to break the clinch.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Vermeulen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vermeulen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Vermeulen.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeulen.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vermeulen misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a jab when Vermeulen was well out of range.
Hendrik Vermeulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Vermeulen misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeulen. #CL#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vermeulen or not.
Vermeulen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermeulen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeulen blocks a body shot from Lancaster . #T1#
Vermeulen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeulen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Vermeulen controls the action.
Vermeulen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lancaster or not.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Vermeulen avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Vermeulen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vermeulen has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vermeulen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Vermeulen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short left from Lancaster .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Vermeulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vermeulen misses with the head strike.
Vermeulen blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster gets through Vermeulen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Hendrik Vermeulen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeulen controls his hands.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeulen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Vermeulen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vermeulen throws an off balance right hand
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vermeulen on the side of the head.#T3#
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster moves out of range as Vermeulen strikes.
Cedric Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeulen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vermeulen moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
Lancaster lands a jab.
Vermeulen throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vermeulen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeulen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Vermeulen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vermeulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lancaster cracks Vermeulen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vermeulen falls backwards against the cage. Lancaster follows up with more strikes that drop Vermeulen to his knees. Lancaster keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vermeulen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Carnage 45
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Ho misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster cracks Ho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Ho .
Ho catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho 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.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho .
Lancaster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ho .
Ho throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ho throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Ho throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Ho lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster 's head back.
Ho lands with an overhand left.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .#CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch.
Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ho blocking some punches.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho 's efforts to push away.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster . #T2#
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ho .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho has had enough of the clinch but Lancaster keeps him there for the moment.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho gets through Lancaster 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Ho 's head.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Nam Ho has been cut.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho . #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho 's efforts to push away.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Ho pushes Lancaster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho 's elbow.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho .
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster pushes Ho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ho lands an uppercut.
Ho is trying to stall.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Ho manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Ho 's body.
Ho throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Ho .
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nam Ho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nam Ho 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho .
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Ho .
Ho 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lancaster under the eye.
Ho throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancaster s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Lancaster clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ho misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ho .
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Ho 's head.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Ho blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside. #ROC#
Ho is rocked!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Lancaster lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ho to his knees! Lancaster keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Carnage 38
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Reborn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lancaster is able to avoid easily.
Lancaster moves in looking to clinch but Reborn pushes him off.
Reborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Reborn manages to avoid it.
Reborn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reborn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reborn.
Reborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reborn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reborn throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster . That snapped Reborn's head back.
Jab by Reborn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Reborn.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Reborn.
Lancaster wants to clinch.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
A little jabbing left from Reborn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reborn misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Reborn.#CL#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lancaster clinches up with Reborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reborn ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reborn throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reborn.
Reborn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Reborn throws a leg kick that misses.
Reborn throws a lazy body kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reborn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Reborn avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reborn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reborn.
Reborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Reborn.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Reborn misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Reborn avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Reborn ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Reborn throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Reborn lands a head shot.
Reborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reborn.
Lancaster jabs at Reborn's body.
Reborn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster cracks Reborn with a good jab.
Reborn misses with a straight left.
Reborn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reborn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reborn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reborn throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Reborn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reborn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range and Reborn settles back down.
Reborn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
TheDragon Reborn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reborn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Lancaster .
Reborn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Reborn wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Reborn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Reborn looks winded!
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reborn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reborn misses with a hook.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reborn scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Reborn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lancaster blocks it well.
Reborn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Reborn looks for the body kick but Lancaster saw that one coming.
Reborn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reborn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reborn tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reborn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reborn.
Reborn throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Reborn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reborn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lancaster .
Reborn throws a counter combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reborn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lancaster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lancaster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reborn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reborn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lancaster is out of range.
Reborn tries to land a leg kick but Lancaster saw it coming and moves away.
Reborn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reborn throws a leg kick but Lancaster moved away.
Reborn throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Reborn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reborn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reborn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reborn throws a body kick that misses.
Lancaster walks into a stiff left hand from Reborn.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Reborn.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Reborn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
Reborn misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.
Reborn tries to score with a low kick but Lancaster moves his leg out of the way.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reborn manages to avoid it.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Reborn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reborn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reborn ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster .#T3#
Reborn connects with a leg kick. Lancaster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lancaster tries to land a leg kick but Reborn saw it coming and moves away.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Reborn is having none of it.
Reborn keeps the fight on the outside.
Reborn feints a counter leg kick.
Reborn tries to score with a low kick but Lancaster moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reborn.#CL#
Lancaster pushes Reborn up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
TheDragon Reborn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reborn moves away.
Reborn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reborn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Reborn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reborn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reborn circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4##CL#
Lancaster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Reborn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reborn tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reborn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Reborn misses.
Reborn misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reborn throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Reborn looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Reborn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TheDragon Reborn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster wants to clinch.
Reborn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reborn throws a body kick that misses.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Reborn tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Reborn tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster keeps control of Reborn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reborn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Reborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reborn jabs at Lancaster 's body.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reborn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and pushes Reborn back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Reborn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster gets through Reborn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster cracks Reborn with a nice body shot.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster gets through Reborn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reborn wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Reborn is rocked!
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Reborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Reborn wants to break free but Lancaster has control.
Reborn seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Lancaster drops Reborn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reborn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T3#
Lancaster dips a shoulder and cracks Reborn with a mighty uppercut! Reborn falls back against the cage and Lancaster unloads with a barrage of strikes! Reborn is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lancaster screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cedric Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.

Event: Carnage 33
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lancaster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lancaster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Lancaster . Lancaster maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson is trying to drag Lancaster to the mat but Lancaster just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Johnson looks winded!
Lancaster pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Lancaster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike. #KD#
Lancaster drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Lancaster finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lancaster !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cedric Lancaster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Chris Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, I mean Shit He beat my ass'.

Event: Carnage 30
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Reborn looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reborn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reborns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Reborn saw that one coming.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reborn.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Reborn.
Reborn throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster presses Reborn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by 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!
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reborn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Reborn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
A right hook to the body lands for Reborn.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Reborn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster . #T4#
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the cage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Reborn lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
Reborn attempts a counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has Reborn pressed against the cage, preventing Reborn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Reborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside. #T1#
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Reborn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reborn or not.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Reborn tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Reborn jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster . #T3#
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Reborn's ribcage. Reborn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reborn is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Reborn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lancaster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reborn blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Reborn pulls Lancaster into guard. #SU2#
Lancaster stands up and waves to Reborn to follow him.
Lancaster closes the distance but Reborn moves to the side
and Reborn counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster prevents Reborn from breaking the clinch.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Reborn is rocked!#KD2#
Lancaster drops Reborn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reborn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Reborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reborn.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reborn to his knees! Lancaster keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cedric Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.

Event: Carnage 27
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Lavrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lavrov is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Lancaster forces Lavrov back against the cage and clinches.
Lavrov tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.
Lavrov misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lancaster fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lavrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster leaves Lavrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Lavrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavrov shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Lavrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lavrov backing away here, and Lancaster unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lavrov throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lavrov throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Lavrov shoots and misses
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lavrov shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Lavrov.#T1#
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lavrov moves forwards but Lancaster connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Lavrov's ribcage. Lavrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
Lancaster gets through Lavrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lavrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lavrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Lavrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lavrov's gas tank.
Lavrov is breathing heavily.
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 gets through Lavrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Lavrov backwards. #ROC2#
Lavrov is rocked!
Lancaster cracks Lavrov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a big uppercut that drops Lavrov! More strikes from Lancaster and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lavrov lies dazed against the cage as Lancaster celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Maxim Lavrov spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Carnage 24
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Quinn gets a clinch.
Quinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster is working Quinn over against the cage.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body.
Quinn misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Quinn looks winded!
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
I was talking to Lancaster 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Quinn can turn it around.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Quinn controls his hands.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quinn's elbow.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards. #ROC#
Quinn is rocked!#T3#
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Quinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster presses Quinn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Quinn blocks it.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Lancaster works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Quinn seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster works on Quinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster cracks Quinn with a nice body shot.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quinn or not.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster is working Quinn over against the cage.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster works Quinn's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Quinn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quinns head.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Quinn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster is working Quinn over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Quinn throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Quinn controls the action.
Quinn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Quinn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Lancaster . #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a short shot to the head.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Quinn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster digs a right hand into Quinn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quinn's gas tank.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Quinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quinn.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Quinn backwards.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster tries to work over Quinn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a big right hand that drops Quinn! The killer instinct kicks in and Lancaster finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lancaster !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !

Event: KCM-Fist of Legend
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Fungus manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Fungus misses.
Fungus throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fungus throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Fungus throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
Lancaster wants to clinch but Fungus slips to the side
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Cedric Lancaster has been cut.
Lancaster closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Fungus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lancaster ! Fungus lets Lancaster back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Lancaster is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fungus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fungus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fungus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Fungus.
Fungus throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a straight right. Fungus didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungus. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.#CL2#
Lancaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Fungus.
Fungus trying to stall but Lancaster improves his position.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Fungus is breathing heavily.
Fungus looking to slow down the pace here.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Fungus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fungus's gas tank. #T2#
Fungus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Fungus's ribcage. Fungus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus has had enough of the clinch but Lancaster keeps him there for the moment.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Fungus misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Fungus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.#T3#
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Fungus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Fungus wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A right hand to the body from Lancaster . #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Fungus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fungus's gas tank.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Fungus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fungus's gas tank.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fungus avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster is working Fungus over against the cage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lancaster . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Lancaster connects with a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#CL2#
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fungus fails to land.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster presses Fungus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Fungus's ribcage. Fungus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Fungus's ribcage. Fungus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster pushes Fungus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fungus tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Fungus's head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster presses Fungus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster is working Fungus over against the cage.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Fungus has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster is working Fungus over against the cage.
Lancaster is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fungus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch. #T4#
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lancaster works on Fungus's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cedric Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster gets through Fungus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Fungus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Fungus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fungus's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cedric Lancaster 's cut.
That's time! Fungus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Fungus circles away and keeps his distance.
Fungus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Fungus keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foot Fungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range. #CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fungus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Lancaster is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster cracks Fungus with a nice body shot.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fungus or not.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Lancaster on the inside. #T2#
Fungus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Fungus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fungus's gas tank.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Fungus blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Fungus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fungus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fungus backwards.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lancaster is leaning against Fungus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fungus controls his hands.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fungus controls the action.
Fungus prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Fungus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fungus can't break the clinch.
Foot Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fungus.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fungus blocks it.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fungus.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fungus's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to work over Fungus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fungus misses with a punch to the body.
Fungus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: KCM -2- Fists Of Fury
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Lancaster is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson looks winded!
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jackson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Jackson is rocked!#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster .
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Lancaster and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Lancaster celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Mullins lands a body shot.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullins.
Mullins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mullins tries to bum rush Lancaster with a series of wild strikes but Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullins throws a combination. Lancaster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lancaster is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch combination from Mullins misses.
Some wild striking there from Mullins.
A nice combination there by Mullins. #CL#
Mullins has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Mullins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mullins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Lancaster .
Mullins checks a low kick from Lancaster .
Mullins fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Mullins misses with a double jab.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mullins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mullins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mullins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Mullins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lancaster misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Mullins fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mullins stalks Lancaster and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lancaster 's face. Lancaster staggers backwards, shaken.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Mullins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jambo Mullins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster slips a jab and a cross from Mullins.
A combination from Mullins does no damage.
Mullins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Mullins moves away and avoids it.
Mullins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Mullins tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lancaster moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Mullins breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Lancaster clinches up with Mullins and pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Mullins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lancaster after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Mullins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster throws a low kick, looking for Mullins's leg but Mullins calmly moves out of range.
Mullins misses with a double jab
and Lancaster counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mullins off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Lancaster follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mullins was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !

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