Round 1 Erik Johnson takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Erik Johnson takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. "The Demon" executes a single leg giving him the back of Johnson. Demyan peppers Johnson with several shots to the face. Erik Johnson starts to wiggle out of back control, Demyan lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Johnson is staggered by a jab to the chin. Demyan Ryzkhov attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Erik Johnson takes advantage of the moment taking side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 The fighters circle each other. Erik Johnson is staggered by a jab to the chin. Demyan connects with a series of punches forcing Erik into a clinch. Johnson attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Ryzkhov pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Demyan stuffs a shot from Erik Johnson and hits him with an outside body shot. Erik Johnson gives up on the takedown and pulls guard. Demyan takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Erik Johnsons guard. It doesn't pay off as Erik Johnson makes his way to standing. "The Demon" narrowly dodges a cross from Erik Johnson, but falls catching him in his guard. Demyan Ryzkhov sets in an omaplata, forcing Erik Johnson to roll through, giving Demyan Ryzkhov side control. Ryzkhov lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Demyan throws his knee into the ribs of Johnson. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Johnson attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Ryzkhov pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Johnson attempts a takedown, but "The Demon" clumsily falls down without much provocation. Erik drops a huge strike to Demyan Ryzkhovs chin, landing into his guard. Erik Johnson tries to pick up "The Demon" for a powerbomb, but "The Demon" releases his guard and ends up in stand up. "The Demon" lands a quick elbow, cross that floors Erik Johnson. A single-leg attempt is well defended by Demyan. Erik Johnson stands up, lifting the leg of Demyan and executing a trip takedown. Demyan shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. While caught in the guard, Johnson wraps his hands around "The Demons" neck and cranks it hard. Ryzkhov taps out.
