Round 1 Dylan Davidson hits an uppercut to the head of Russell followed by a hard hook. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Dylan Davidson drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Mark sets a guillotine choke but Dylan Davidson slips out at the last moment. Dylan Davidson is now caught in guard. Mark Russell attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. Mark snaps back the head of Dylan with a stiff jab. Russell throws a powerful left hook, but is met with a strong jab from Davidson. Mark Russell connects with jab cross combination. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Mark Russell takes Dylans back standing. Davidson isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Mark Russell lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Davidson to release. Mark Russell blocks a strong high kick from Dylan and counters with a devastating left hook. A welt begins to form under Dylan Davidsons eye after a strong cross-hook landed from Russell. Mark Russell circles Dylan Davidson, landing jabs at will. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. A stiff elbow looks to have Davidson dazed. Mark Russell escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Mark Russell throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Dylan is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. The round comes to an end.
