Round 1 Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Russell throws a crisp jab, but Adkins slips it and moves in for the clinch. Len Adkins grabs the plum and pulls Russells face into a powerful knee. Len starts to put on the pressure, forcing Russell back into the cage. Len takes advantage and clinches. Adkins works Earl Russell into the cage from the clinch. Adkins presses his head under Russells chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Earl attempts a takedown but is out leveraged and taken down himself. Len Adkins now is in dominant side mount. Len lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Earl Russell is caught in side control. Adkins waits for the proper moment and locks an arm triangle. Earl Russell beings to struggle, but the hold is too tight and he taps.
