UFC star makes history with fastest finish on debut

Thu, 01 Jan 1970 03:33:40 MSK

Croom has fought in Bellator and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), but made a bang on his introduction to the UFC as he wasted no time dismantling his opponent.

A vicious left hook floored Roberts 16 seconds into the fight and Croom secured top position before Roberts worked his way back onto his feet.

But Croom tightened his grip in a guillotine choke and dragged his rival down to the canvas, then against the cage, forcing Roberts to tap out.

Croom's win is the fastest finish for a debuting fighter in UFC lightweight history (31 seconds), per @ESPNStatsInfo https://t.co/acIAFbEpLU— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 12, 2020

Croom’s effort was a highlight of a preliminary card filled with early finishes. Sabina Mazo defeated Justine Kish in the third round via a rear-naked choke, Jalin Turner submitted Brok Weaver in the second round of their fight and Alexander Romanov’s arm triangle took care of Roque Martinez.

RESULTS

Main card

Ed Herman defeated Mike Rodriguez via submission (R3, 2:41)

Bobby Green defeated Alan Patrick via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3)

Billy Quarantillo defeated Kyle Nelson via TKO (R3, 0:07)

Preliminary Card

Sijara Eubanks defeated Julia Avila via unanimous decision (29-27 x 3)

Kevin Croom defeated Roosevelt Roberts via submission (R1, 0:31)

Alexander Romanov defeated Roque Martinez via submission (R2, 4:22)

Jalin Turner defeated Brok Weaver via submission (R2, 4:20)

Bryan Barberena defeated Anthony Ivy via unanimous decision (30-27 x 2, 29-28)

Sabina Mazo defeated Justine Kish via submission (R3, 3:57)