Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Cox places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Cox dodges an uppercut to the chin, though loses his balance and falls to the ground, with Hall standing over him. Justin attempts to drop a fist on Cole, but misses and lands in his guard. Cole Cox goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Hall slips out at the last second. Cole shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. Cole Cox is hit with a series of powerful punches while utilizing the guard. Cole Cox goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Hall slips out at the last second. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Cox circles Justin Hall, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Cole fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Hall. Cole Cox uses his under and overhook to hit a solid body toss takedown, landing in full guard. Cole takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Justins guard. It doesn't pay off as Justin Hall makes his way to standing. Cole narrowly dodges a cross from Justin, but falls catching him in his guard. Justin tries to pass guard but Cole Cox stops him with a well timed punch. Cole connects with some unorthodox punches from the bottom position. Justin Hall loses his position, allowing Cox to slip behind and lock in a rear naked choke. Justin Hall quickly taps out.
