Round 1 Arona feints a takedown attempt and connects with a left hook dropping Cross. Arona dives into guard. Dace Cross works for a triangle but Rafael throws Crosss straight leg over his head and makes it to half guard. Arona attempts to sink a neck crank from half guard. It does not appear to be tight enough as Cross gives a thumbs up to the referee until he finally struggles out. Rafael Arona presses his foot onto the thigh of Dace Cross to get his own foot free. He successfully releases his leg and moves to side control. Rafael drops some hammer fists on Dace. Arona slides his knee across the body of Dace and takes full mount. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Dace Cross connects with jab cross combination. A shot from Cross is countered by a guillotine from Rafael Arona. Cross follows through with a slam, landing in side mount, nullifying the choke. Cross wraps the arm of Rafael behind his back and traps it. Cross pounds away with shots to the face. Arona gives his back up in an attempt to get out of side control. Cross slides to the side and spanks the butt of Rafael Arona in a sign of disrespect. The crowd laughs uncontrollably. Cross lands a series of heavy punches forcing Rafael to roll to his back, giving Cross mount. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Rafael Arona throws a wild punch, putting him off balance. A few well timed strikes from Cross puts Rafael Arona on the mat giving his back up. Rafael Arona tries to stand up but Dace Cross plants him back down with several strikes. Rafael Arona starts to wiggle out of back control, Dace Cross lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Rafael is caught with a double leg takedown, forcing him to give side control. Dace slides his knee across the body of Arona and takes full mount. Rafael shifts his head and hips to keep Dace off balance and unable to land strikes. Cross grabs and arm and swings over for a tight armbar. Arona taps out.
