Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Hubbard places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Hubbard dodges an uppercut to the chin, though loses his balance and falls to the ground, with Melvin Vang standing over him. Melvin attempts to drop a fist on Benjamin Hubbard, but misses and lands in his guard. Hubbard lands a stiff elbow while on his back. Vang tries to move to half guard but Benjamin Hubbard uses the opportunity to land several strikes and return to full guard. Vang tries to move to half guard but Benjamin Hubbard uses the opportunity to land several strikes and return to full guard. Benjamin Hubbard sinks a deep kimura, but Vang slides out. This gives Benjamin Hubbard the chance to switch to half guard. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Melvin Vang is hit with a jab and then taken down with a strong trip takedown. An heel strike attempt is dodged by Hubbard and he traps Melvins extended leg to move to half guard. Benjamin attempts to sink a neck crank from half guard. It does not appear to be tight enough as Melvin Vang gives a thumbs up to the referee until he finally struggles out. Benjamin Hubbard presses his foot onto the thigh of Vang to get his own foot free. He successfully releases his leg and moves to side control. Melvin Vang takes a few knees to the body while under Benjamins side control. Hubbard lands a few stiff elbows from side control. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Benjamin takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Melvin Vang connects with a jab cross combination. Benjamin Hubbard fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Vang. Melvin escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Melvin Vang performs and axe kick but Benjamin Hubbard catches the leg as it comes down. Benjamin Hubbard drives forward taking Melvin Vang down to the ground. Benjamin takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Melvins guard. It doesn't pay off as Melvin makes his way to standing. Benjamin narrowly dodges a cross from Vang, but falls catching him in his guard. Benjamin powers out sweeping Vang with pure strength. Benjamin is now in side control. Melvin almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment. Melvin Vang takes a few knees to the body while under Benjamin Hubbards side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
