Round 1 Duval stuff a shot from Malcolm and lands several shots to the body. Malcolm attempts to pull guard but Duval pushes his way to half guard. Malcolm hits an upward elbow on Antoine, and attempts to get to full guard. During the scramble though Antoine takes side control. Russell takes a few knees to the body while under Antoine Duvals side control. Malcolm gives his back in an attempt to get out of side control. As Antoine spins around to take it, Malcolm makes his way back to his feet. Russell narrowly dodges a cross from Duval, but falls catching him in his guard. Malcolm Russell is hit with a series of powerful punches while utilizing the guard. Duval dodges a few strikes from Malcolm and lands an overhand and a elbow. Malcolm Russell has an ugly cut over the eye from a stray elbow. The ref pauses the action for the doctor to look at it. The doctor calls the fight
