Round 1 Ali lands a jab, but it is returned by a sick uppercut from Peter. Peter Lawson dodges a series of strikes from Habibi and counters with a body shot and cross. Peter Lawson then backs up and wags a finger at Habibi. Ali Habibi weaves through a jab-cross combo but is met with a strong knee. Peter Lawson dodges a series of strikes from Ali Habibi and counters with a body shot and cross. Peter Lawson then backs up and wags a finger at Ali Habibi. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Peter Lawson catches a leg kick from Habibi, and puts him on the mat. Peter drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Peter Lawson takes advantage of a mental laps from Habibi and moves into full mount. Peter Lawson telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Ali Habibi gives up his back to stop the attempt. Peter peppers Ali with several shots to the face. Habibi starts to wiggle out of back control, Lawson lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Peter connects with a hard punch making Habibi bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Peter Lawson escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Ali parries a jab but leaves himself open for a uppercut that sends him to the canvas. Habibi thrusts his leg into Lawsons knee while grounded.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Habibi stuffs a shot from Peter Lawson and hits him with an outside body shot. Peter Lawson gives up on the takedown and pulls guard. Habibi drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Peter gives up guard avoiding a powerful hammer fist. He now has half guard. Peter Lawson attempts to get to full guard but in the process gives up mount. Lawson gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Peter Lawson starts to wiggle out of back control, Habibi lets him escape putting them both on their feet. A welt begins to form under Habibis eye after a strong cross-hook landed from Lawson. Ali feints a takedown attempt and connects with a left hook dropping Peter Lawson. Ali finishes Peter Lawson off with punches on the ground.
