Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Shawn works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Shawn Lynch takes Art Rosss back standing. "the artic grenade" isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Shawn Lynch lands a sharp shovel punch that forces "the artic grenade" to release. A jab from Art is blocked and a cross is returned by Shawn. Shawn parries Art Rosss jab and lands a liver shot. Lynch lands a looping hook to Art Rosss temple, backing him off. Lynch follows with a lead-leg kick that buckles Art the ground. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Lynch throws a teep backing Art off. Shawn throws an axe kick that misses the target. Shawn Lynch connects with a jab, plants his left hand on the ground and pushes up smashing Arts head with a cartwheel kick. Lynch throws a teep backing Art Ross off. Shawn blocks a cross, liver shot combo but is pushed backward. "the artic grenade" tries to press the action but is met with a hook, uppercut that keep him at bay. Shawn Lynch blocks a cross, liver shot combo but is pushed backward. Art tries to press the action but is met with a hook, uppercut that keep him at bay. Shawn lands a strong outside leg kick that buckles Art. Shawn Lynch connects with a jab, plants his left hand on the ground and pushes up smashing Arts head with a cartwheel kick. Shawn Lynch tries to duck a quick combo from "the artic grenade" but doesn't quite slip a strong hook that puts him on the mat. "the artic grenade" takes advantage and pounces into full mount. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 A lazy leg kick from Lynch is caught by "the artic grenade" who lands a huge overhand right, flooring Lynch. Ross drops a huge strike to Shawn Lynchs chin, landing into his guard. "the artic grenade" is caught in a tight body triangle but lands some hard punches that force Lynch to loosen his guard and create distance. Art distracts Lynch with peppering shots. Art then isolates a leg and sinks a achilles lock. Lynch is able to force his way out but gives up mount in the ensuing scramble. Shawn Lynch attempts to buck "the artic grenade" off from mount but "the artic grenade" keeps his base and maintains position. Shawn Lynch gives his back up trying to escape the mount. "the artic grenade" sinks a deep rear naked choke, but Shawn just barely rolls to his back in time. "the artic grenade" now has full mount. Art jumps out of mount and back to dominant side control. The bell signals the end of round 3.
