Round 1 Frolov throws a crisp jab, but Nachito Cortez slips it and moves in for the clinch. Nachito Cortez applies a standing armbar in the clinch to stop Anton from performing and offense. Nachito Cortez is in the clinch with Anton, and changes levels for a beautiful double leg takedown. Cortez drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Nachito Cortez uses strikes to open Antons guard. Nachito Cortez stands up and waves Anton Frolov up. Nachito Cortez lands a jab, but it is returned by a sick uppercut from Anton Frolov. Cortez starts to put on the pressure, forcing Anton Frolov back into the cage. Cortez takes advantage and clinches. Cortez works Frolov into the cage from the clinch. Cortez presses his head under Anton Frolovs chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Anton Frolov escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 Cortez attempts a striking combination, but Anton Frolov forces the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Anton escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Cortez parries a jab but leaves himself open for a hard cross. Frolov connects with a hard jab as Nachito attempts a wide outside hook. Cortez lands a strong outside leg kick but is hit with a heavy counter hook. Nachito parries a jab but leaves himself open for a uppercut that sends him to the canvas. Anton Frolov stands over Nachito Cortez, works his way through his open guard and lands some solid standing punches. Nachito Cortez cannot trap him in his guard and pushes him away instead. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Anton Frolov keeps Nachito Cortez at a distance with some well timed jabs. Nachito hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. A welt begins to form under Nachito Cortezs eye after a strong cross-hook landed from Frolov. Nachito Cortez slips a cross from Anton and lands an uppercut to the liver. Cortez throws a push kick. Frolov shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Nachitos nose.
Nachito Cortez connects with a series of punches forcing Anton into a clinch.Round 3 comes to a close.
