Round 1 Domhnall Macdaniel connects with a hard punch making "Belarus" bring him in to a tight clinch. "GRAPPLE" works Takumi Hida into the cage from the clinch. "GRAPPLE" presses his head under Hidas chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Hida attempts a takedown from the clinch, but "GRAPPLE" pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Macdaniel fakes a shot and lunges forward pressing Takumi Hida to the cage. Takumi Hida swims for underhooks but is taken down in the process. "Belarus" is caught in a can opener and opens his guard. He lands two quick strikes but Domhnall transitions to half guard. Domhnall drops an elbow onto the forehead of Takumi. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 Takumi Hida throws a cross that easily dodged by "GRAPPLE". Domhnall Macdaniel throws a cross that easily dodged by Takumi. "Belarus" takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Domhnall Macdaniel lands a double jab. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Takumi Hida lands a double jab. Domhnall Macdaniel connects with a hard jab as Hida attempts a wide outside hook. "Belarus" connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of "GRAPPLE". Domhnall connects with a jab cross combination. Hida takes down Macdaniel, but remains standing over him. Round 3 comes to a close.
