Round 1 Rodri Maldonado connects with a hard punch making Chun Chang bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Rodri Maldonado takes Chun Changs back standing. Chang isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Rodri Maldonado lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Chang to release. Rodri connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters begin to exchange Rodri catches Chang with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Chang gather himself. Chang says he is ok and the fight continues. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 The fighters circle each other. Rodri keeps Chun at a distance with some well timed jabs. A left high kick from Rodri Maldonado keeps Chun at bay. Chang moves in to press the action, but Rodri Maldonado lands a heavy back kick. Rodri Maldonado snaps back the head of Chun with a stiff jab. Chun Chang moves in to press the action, but Maldonado lands a heavy back kick. Chun Chang moves in to press the action, but Maldonado lands a heavy back kick. Round 2 is over.
Round 3 Rodri Maldonado tries to hyperextend the knee of Chun Chang with a kick to the kneecap. Chun Chang hops back to avoid it. Maldonado just misses with a head kick, grazing Chun Changs skull. Maldonado just misses with a head kick, grazing Chun Changs skull. Rodri Maldonado hits a hard jab but misses with the follow up straight. A left high kick from Rodri keeps Chun at bay. Chun attempts to press in on Maldonado but is met with powerful inside-leg kicks. Chun throws a kick to the midsection that is caught by Rodri Maldonado. Rodri Maldonado lands a sweeping leg kick that puts Chun on his back. The bell signals the end of round 3.
