WEC 53 is underway from the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona, and for those that want to know what has happened before the Versus broadcast begins, look no further. If you wish not to be spoiled on the fights, as some of these may make the broadcast if time permits, do not continue reading. And make sure to check out Torch Editor Jamie Penick's full round by round report of tonight's Versus broadcast. Full undercard results are below:
Renan Barao def. Chris Cariaso by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:47
Yuri Alcantara def. Ricardo Lamas by KO (punches) at 3:26 of the first round
Danny Castillo def. Will Kerr by KO (punches) - at 1:25 of the first round
Eddie Wineland def. Ken Stone by KO (slam) - at 2:11 of the first round
Brad Pickett def. Ivan Menjivar by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Shane Roller def. Jamie Varner by submission (rear naked choke) - at 3:55 of the first round
Danny Downes def. Tiequan Zhang via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
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