Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Costa works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Costa decides to abandon the clinch by pulling guard and bringing Sean Cox with him. Pedro connects with some unorthodox punches from the bottom position. Pedro Costa lands a stiff elbow while on his back. Pedro begins to work the rubber guard. Pedro sets in an omaplata, forcing Cox to roll through, giving Pedro side control. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Sean Cox connects with a strong right hook. The fighters circle each other. Sean Cox gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Pedro tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Sean starts to wiggle out of back control, Pedro lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Costa throws a cross that easily dodged by Cox. Sean Cox throws a cross that easily dodged by Pedro. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Pedro Costa stuffs a shot from Sean and hits him with an outside body shot. Sean gives up on the takedown and pulls guard. Costa drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Cox attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. The fighters circle each other. The fighters circle each other. Sean loses his balance from a well timed strike, and is awkwardly taken down by Pedro Costa for the mistake. Pedro Costa has side control. Cox almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment. Cox almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment. The bell signals the end of round 3.
