Round 1 Santiago connects with a series of punches forcing Drew Johnson into a clinch. Santiago gets double underhooks, and unleashes unanswered knees to the midsection. Santiago takes "The Serpents" back standing. "The Serpent" isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Santiago lands a sharp shovel punch that forces "The Serpent" to release. Santiago narrowly dodges a cross from Johnson, but falls catching him in his guard. Drew Johnson is pulled close and is hit with a couple of strong heel strikes to the back. Ribeiro begins to work the rubber guard. Ribeiro begins to work the rubber guard. Santiago fires elbows off his back to the top of the head of Drew Johnson. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Drew Johnson throws a hard jab but Ribeiro throws a cross right over the top rocking Drew Johnson. Both fighters begin to exchange Santiago Ribeiro catches Drew with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Drew gather himself. Drew says he is ok and the fight continues. Santiago Ribeiro connects with numerous jabs to the face of Drew Johnson. "The Serpent" connects with a hard jab as Santiago attempts a wide outside hook. Ribeiro connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Drew Johnson. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 Santiago wraps around "The Serpents" waist, and drags him to his back, taking side control Ribeiro slides his knee across the body of "The Serpent" and takes full mount. Santiago secures his position. Johnson gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Santiago Ribeiro peppers shot to the head of Johnson looking for an opening to apply a rear naked choke but Johnson is hand playing well. Santiago peppers Johnson with several shots to the face. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
