Round 1 The fighters circle each other. Jackson narrowly dodges a cross from Curley, but falls catching him in his guard. Brad connects with some unorthodox punches from the bottom position. Two large hammerfists forces Jackson to attempt to shift away from Brown which give Brown the opportunity to move to half guard. Curley slams his knee into Brads ribs. Curley tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. Jackson is able to work a leg through from the bottom to attain full guard. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Brad works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Brad attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Brown pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. The fighters circle each other. Brown is staggered by a jab to the chin. Curley keeps Brad Jackson at a distance with some well timed jabs. Brown takes Brad down to the mat with a good double leg takedown, leading to him standing over Brad. Brown lays into Brads thighs with some well timed kicks while Brad Jackson is grounded. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Curley Brown shoots in and executes a textbook single leg takedown, giving him side control. Curley Brown slides his knee across the body of Brad and takes full mount. Curley Brown secures his position. Brown telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Jackson gives up his back to stop the attempt. Curley Brown peppers Jackson with several shots to the face. Brown throws a few punches opening Jackson up to a deep rear naked choke. Jackson can only tap out.
Curley Brown wins by Submission (Rear Naked Choke)