Round 1 "Whohitsu Jihad" weaves through a jab-cross combo but is hit with a nasty hook. Vanyusha Bulatov throws a cross that easily dodged by Lincoln Sherk. Lincoln Sherk is staggered by a jab to the chin. Vanyusha Bulatov keeps Lincoln at a distance with some well timed jabs. Lincoln Sherk unleashes a flurry of punches on Vanyusha Bulatov. Bulatov takes down Sherk, but remains standing over him. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Lincoln Sherk is staggered by a jab to the chin. The fighters circle each other. Lincoln gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. "Living Weapon" rolls back into being mounted. Vanyusha Bulatov maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Sherk attempts to escape mount but has no luck. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Bulatov keeps Sherk at a distance with some well timed jabs. Vanyusha Bulatov attempts a striking combination, but Lincoln Sherk forces the clinch. Sherk stomps the feet of Bulatov. Lincoln Sherk lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Sherk breaks away from the clinch while delivering a knee. Sherk fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with "Whohitsu Jihad". Sherk gets double underhooks, and unleashes unanswered knees to the midsection. Sherk grabs the plum and lands a strong elbow that puts Vanyusha on the floor. A solid kick bruises the leg of "Whohitsu Jihad". Lincoln Sherk kicks at the thighs of Vanyusha Bulatov. The round comes to an end.
Lincoln "Living Weapon" Sherk wins by Split Decision