Round 1 Cheng connects with numerous jabs to the face of Nacho. Cheng catches a leg kick from Nacho, and puts him on the mat. Cheng drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. A kimura attempt is defended well by "San" and he is able to sneak his leg through Nachos loose guard, to half guard. Cheng attempts to sink a neck crank from half guard. It does not appear to be tight enough as Nacho Martinez gives a thumbs up to the referee until he finally struggles out. "San" attempts to sink a neck crank from half guard. It does not appear to be tight enough as Nacho Martinez gives a thumbs up to the referee until he finally struggles out. "Champ" pops his head under the arm of Daniel Cheng reaches down and grabs the foot. Wrenches up for a calf lock. Daniel Cheng rolls out of the attempt. "Champ" dives into half guard.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Martinez lands a double jab. Nacho Martinez tries to hyperextend the knee of Daniel Cheng with a kick to the kneecap. Daniel Cheng hops back to avoid it. Daniel Cheng takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Cheng throws a crisp jab, but Nacho Martinez slips it and moves in for the clinch. Daniel places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Nacho places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Cheng places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. "Champ" starts to put on the pressure, forcing "San" back into the cage. "Champ" takes advantage and clinches. Nacho attempts a takedown from the clinch, but "San" pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Daniel fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Nacho Martinez. "Champ" lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. In the clinch Daniel attempts a side knee to the body but Nacho Martinez is too quick and whips his leg in front of the knee leading into an Uchi Mata Sukashi throw from brilliant momentum awareness. Nacho Martinez drops into side control. Martinez attempts to mount, but gets a few punches from Daniel Cheng for his troubles. "San" gives his back up in an attempt to get out of side control. Round 3 comes to a close.
Round 4 Nacho Martinez throws a hard jab but Daniel throws a cross right over the top that knocks Nacho Martinez to the ground. "San" drops a huge strike to Nachos chin, landing into his guard. "San" attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Martinez slips out of it at the last moment. "San" distracts Martinez with peppering shots. "San" then isolates a leg and sinks a achilles lock. Martinez is able to force his way out but gives up mount in the ensuing scramble. "Champ" attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Nacho gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Giving up his back, Nacho panics and gives up mount instead. "Champ" pulls his leg out from under Daniel Cheng and gets back to half guard. Round 4 comes to a close.
Round 5 Nacho Martinez throws a hard jab but "San" throws a cross right over the top that knocks Nacho Martinez to the ground. Daniel stands over Martinez, works his way through his open guard and lands some solid standing punches. Martinez is able to grab an arm and pull Daniel into his guard. Martinez begins to posture on his side. Cheng lands a couple of outside hooks and Martinez returns to the guard. Daniel drops a few strong punches, opening up Nacho Martinezs guard, giving him a chance to pass to mount. "Champ" shifts his head and hips to keep Cheng off balance and unable to land strikes. "Champ" gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Daniel Cheng begins to look for a rear naked choke, but "Champ" rolls to being mounted instead. Cheng jumps out of mount and back to dominant side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
