Round 1 Aleshire connects with a strong body shot combo. Aleshire executes a single leg giving him the back of Long. Bull Long carefully protects himself from Xavers strikes. "Stampede" starts to wiggle out of back control, Xaver Aleshire lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Xaver connects with numerous jabs to the face of Bull Long. Xaver hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Bull Long grabs for a clinch but Xaver grazes him with an uppercut. Bull Long staggers back, then surprises Xaver with a powerful superman punch. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Aleshire hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Bull connects with a hard punch making Xaver Aleshire bring him in to a tight clinch. Bull Long lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. "Stampede" works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Bull takes the back of Xaver who works for a kimura. Bull pulls his arm out of the hold and push Xaver away. A wild hook from Aleshire is ducked by Long who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. "Stampede" circles Xaver, landing jabs at will. Long attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Aleshire takes advantage of the moment taking side control. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Aleshire connects with a hard punch making Bull Long bring him in to a tight clinch. "Stampede" receives a couple of stiff short hooks in the clinch. Xaver Aleshire grabs the plum and pulls "Stampedes" face towards a powerful knee which is blocked. Xaver Aleshire lets go of the hold and lands a hook. Xaver Aleshire throws a push kick. Long shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Xaver Aleshires nose.
Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Bull hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Round 3 comes to a close.
Round 4 Xaver connects with 1-2 jab hook combo and quickly steps away. "Stampede" connects with a strong body shot combo. Aleshire ducks under a loopy hoop, taking "Stampede" to the mat, and his back. Bull Long carefully protects himself from Xaver Aleshires strikes. Long is able to make it back to the standing position. Xaver Aleshire ducks and weaves through a quick combo from Long and knocks him back with a shovel punch to the jaw. Both fighters move in to strike but miss their marks. As they jockey for position in the clinch Xaver wins the momentum battle and falls into side control on top of Bull Long.Round 4 comes to a close.
Round 5 Bull Long throws a push kick. Xaver shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Bull Longs nose.
Both fighters begin to exchange Aleshire catches Bull Long with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Bull Long gather himself. Bull Long says he is ok and the fight continues. Aleshire tries to hyperextend the knee of Bull with a kick to the kneecap. Bull hops back to avoid it. Xaver connects with jab cross combination. Xaver parries Bulls jab and lands an uppercut. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Bull Long weaves through a jab-cross combo from Xaver Aleshire but is met with a powerful uppercut that knocks him to the floor. The bell signals the end of round 5.