Round 1
"Macabre" plows through Corihuanca with a driving double leg takedown. Xolotl Corihuanca works for a triangle but "Macabre" throws Xolotls straight leg over his head and makes it to half guard. Merle attempts to sink a neck crank from half guard. It does not appear to be tight enough as Corihuanca gives a thumbs up to the referee until he finally struggles out. Tristan Merle presses his foot onto the thigh of Corihuanca to get his own foot free. He successfully releases his leg and moves to side control. Merle attempts to mount, but gets a few punches from Xolotl Corihuanca for his troubles. Corihuanca is able to work to half guard but Merle isolates the arm of Corihuanca and locks in a powerful arm crush. Corihuanca has tries to withstand the pain but eventually taps.

Tristan "Macabre" Merle wins by Submission (Arm Crusher)