Round 1 Wes parries Petris jab and connect with a cross. Lawson connects with a strong right hook. Lawson connects with numerous jabs to the face of Mauro. Wes starts to put on the pressure, forcing Mauro back into the cage. Wes takes advantage and clinches. Mauro attempts to grab the plum but is hit by an aggressive uppercut from Lawson. Wes Lawson works to Petris back while standing. Wes Lawson throws a couple of outside shots until Petri is able to work his way back to the clinch. Wes Lawson lands some solid knees to the legs of Mauro from the clinch. Wes Lawson connects a few knees to the upper torso of Mauro Petri. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 Petri attempts a striking combination, but Wes forces the clinch. Wes Lawson lets the clock tick away as he has Mauro pressed up against the cage. Fans in the arena are booing loudly. Mauro Petri attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Wes Lawson pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Lawson throws a cross that easily dodged by Mauro. Wes Lawson connects with a hard punch making Petri bring him in to a tight clinch. Wes connects a few knees to the upper torso of Mauro Petri. Wes stomps the feet of Mauro. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Petri tries to hyperextend the knee of Lawson with a kick to the kneecap. Lawson hops back to avoid it. Mauro Petri throws a crisp jab, but Lawson slips it and moves in for the clinch. Mauro Petri receives a couple of stiff short hooks in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Wes continues to maintain the clinch, creating space often for strong elbows. Wes grinds his forearm into the face of Mauro while holding him into the cage. The round comes to an end.
