Round 1 "Kunta Kinte" connects with a right that puts Andriy Motruk off balance tumbling to the mat, as "Kunta Kinte" towers over him. "Kunta Kinte" drops a huge strike to "Vantazhivkas" chin, landing into his guard. Rickson Alves distracts Andriy with peppering shots. Rickson Alves then isolates a leg and sinks a achilles lock. Andriy is able to force his way out but gives up mount in the ensuing scramble. "Vantazhivka" gets pummeled by the fists of Alves. "Vantazhivka" gives up his back in an attempt to escape, but doesn\'t quite make it. Rickson Alves works his arm around the neck of "Vantazhivka" attempting to get a tight rear naked choke but "Vantazhivka" hand fights well. Andriy Motruk slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Motruk connects with a hard punch making Rickson Alves bring him in to a tight clinch. Andriy works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Andriy Motruk works to Alvess back while standing. Andriy Motruk throws a couple of outside shots until Rickson is able to work his way back to the clinch. Andriy Motruk drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Rickson sets a guillotine choke but Andriy Motruk slips out at the last moment. Andriy Motruk is now caught in guard. Andriy Motruk pushes down Alvess leg, allowing him to pass guard into half guard. Andriy Motruk presses his foot onto the thigh of Rickson Alves to get his own foot free. He successfully releases his leg and moves to side control. Andriy lands a few stiff elbows from side control. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 "Kunta Kinte" connects with a hard punch making "Vantazhivka" bring him in to a tight clinch. "Kunta Kinte" lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Andriy Motruk takes Alvess back standing. "Kunta Kinte" isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Andriy Motruk lands a sharp shovel punch that forces "Kunta Kinte" to release. A welt begins to form under Andriys eye after a strong cross-hook landed from "Kunta Kinte". Motruk connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Alves connects with a right that puts "Vantazhivka" off balance tumbling to the mat, as Alves towers over him. Alves lays into "Vantazhivkas" thighs with some well timed kicks while Andriy Motruk is grounded. Round 3 comes to a close.
Rickson "Kunta Kinte" Alves wins by Split Decision
