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1st round – Josh Rosenthal is the ref for this lightweight bout. Njokuani shuffles around the cage as Roller grabs his waist and tries to put him to the ground. Njokuani goes down but gets right back up to his feet. Roller finally gets him on the ground. Njokuani is on his back and Roller moves into half guard. Roller mounts and grabs Njokuani’s neck. Roller gets back on his back and puts an arm around his neck. Njokuani turns his head away and survives for the moment. Roller continues to control Njokuani’s back. Njokuani continues to move and transtion from position to position. Roller has an arm underneath Njokuani’s neck and squeezes. Njokuani cant scramble anymore and has to tap out.
OFFICIAL DECISION – Roller over Njokuani 1st round submission (3:07)