Round 1 Riggs connects with a right that puts Carter off balance tumbling to the mat, as Riggs towers over him. "Mental" drops a huge strike to Shannons chin, landing into his guard. "Mental" drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Riggs Ward passes through Shannons guard into mount. "Bulldog" lands a good elbow as Riggs lowers his torso. "Bulldog" gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Shannon eats a few stiff shots from Ward, and rolls giving mount to stop the ref from ending the fight. Shannon Carter shifts his head and hips to keep Riggs Ward off balance and unable to land strikes. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Ward takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Shannon Carter circles "Mental", landing jabs and crosses at will. The fighters circle each other. Carter connects with a strong right hook. Riggs Ward throws a cross that easily dodged by Shannon. Ward takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Shannon Carter fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Riggs. "Bulldog" lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Ward escapes the clinch and creates some distance. "Bulldog" eats a jab,jab, then a hook from "Mental". Shannon Carter throws a cross that easily dodged by Riggs Ward. Shannon Carter is staggered by a jab to the chin. Riggs Ward connects with a right that puts Shannon Carter off balance tumbling to the mat, as Riggs Ward towers over him. Riggs Ward drops a huge strike to Carters chin, landing into his guard. Round 3 comes to a close.
