Round 1 Phillips lands a devastating overhand right on Juro Shige. Juro Shige takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Clay Phillips lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. Shige connects with a strong right hook. Clay Phillips lands a left hook, only to follow up with a strong kick to the ribs. Phillips connects with a strong right hook. Clay Phillips snaps back the head of Juro Shige with a stiff jab. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Shige stomps the feet of Clay. Clay Phillips escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Juro throws a powerful left hook, but is met with a strong jab from Phillips. Juro Shige is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Phillips connects with a strong right hook. Round 2 is over.
Round 3 Phillips lands a hook to the body then a straight cross to the sternum. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Juro drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Clay sets a guillotine choke but Juro slips out at the last moment. Juro is now caught in guard. Clay attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. Phillips strikes with a straight front kick. Juro attempts to clinch, but Phillips connects with an uppercut to the jaw. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The round comes to an end.