Round 1 "Raptor" snaps back the head of Matvey Tikhonov with a stiff jab. Matvey narrowly dodges a cross from Price, but falls catching him in his guard. "Raptor" takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Matvey Tikhonovs guard. It doesn't pay off as Matvey makes his way to standing. The fighters circle each other. Price fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Tikhonov. Dexter grabs the plum and tosses Matvey to the ground. "Raptor" lays into Tikhonovs thighs with some well timed kicks while Matvey Tikhonov is grounded. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 A shot catches Matvey off balance and off guard. Dexter grabs him by the waist, lifts him, swings him through and slams in onto the ground. Matvey scrambles well and works to guard. Tikhonov is caught in a can opener and opens his guard. He lands two quick strikes but Price transitions to half guard. "Raptor" is able to slip into mount from the half guard. Dexter Price maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Tikhonov gives his back up trying to escape the mount. "Raptor" tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. "Raptor" tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Price circles Matvey Tikhonov, landing jabs and crosses at will. Tikhonov gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Tikhonov carefully protects himself from Dexter Prices strikes. Matvey slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. Price throws a powerful left hook, but is met with a strong jab from Tikhonov. Matvey keeps Dexter at a distance with some well timed jabs. Tikhonov parries Prices jab and lands a liver shot. Round 3 comes to a close.
