Round 1 Cox throws a few jabs at Javier that miss the mark. Race connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Race Cox throws a few strikes allowing him to clinch with his opponent. Javier Torres receives a couple of stiff short hooks in the clinch. Javier attempts to grab the plum but is met by an overhand punch from Race. Cox grinds his forearm into the face of Javier Torres while holding him into the cage. Race Cox lands a powerful knee to the face of Javier Torres. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Cox connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Javier Torres. Race dives in for a takedown but the momentum of the attempt ends in a scramble back to their feet. Cox connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Torres. Race Cox pressures his opponent into clinching. Race grinds his forearm into the face of Torres while holding him into the cage. Race Cox lets the clock tick away as he has Torres pressed up against the cage. Fans in the arena are booing loudly. Torres absorbs several body shots while being tied up. Cox begins to thrust his shoulder in the face of Torres. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Both fighters begin to exchange Cox catches Javier Torres with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Javier Torres gather himself. Javier Torres says he is ok and the fight continues. Javier parries Race Coxs jab and connect with a cross. Race tries to hyperextend the knee of Torres with a kick to the kneecap. Torres hops back to avoid it. Javier eats a strong cross as Race Cox moves into the clinch. Race Cox takes Torress back standing. Race Cox lands a couple of uppercuts from behind. Javier is able to work his way back around. Cox lets the clock tick away as he has Torres pressed up against the cage. Fans in the arena are booing loudly. Javier places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. A strong elbow forces Torres to lose his balance and fall to the floor. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
