Round 1 Evans wraps around Matthews waist, and drags him to his back, taking side control Evans slides his knee across the body of Matthew and takes full mount. Kerry Evans maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Matthew gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Matthew carefully protects himself from Kerry Evanss strikes. Evans lands a series of heavy punches forcing Matthew to roll to his back, giving Evans mount. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 Matthew is staggered by a jab to the chin. Kerry connects with a strong right hook. Evans snaps back the head of Barnes with a stiff jab. The fighters circle each other.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Kerry Evans snaps back the head of Matthew with a stiff jab. Kerry Evans fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Matthew. Evans executes a an impressive greco-roman takedown from the clinch, putting him in guard. Kerry Evans takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Matthews guard. It doesn't pay off as Barnes makes his way to standing. "the king" narrowly dodges a cross from Matthew Barnes, but falls catching him in his guard. Kerry lands a stiff elbow while on his back. Kerry Evans goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Matthew Barnes slips out at the last second. Matthew Barnes presses the action while in the guard, but "the king" is able to switch him into mount. The bell signals the end of round 3.
