Round 1 Manny Watson fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Royler. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Manny Watson attempts to pull guard, but slips, putting him on the ground, and with Royler Almeida standing over him. Royler drops a huge strike to Watsons chin, landing into his guard. Royler attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Watson slips out of it at the last moment. Manny Watson attempts an armbar from the bottom, but Royler Almeida slips out at the last moment. Manny Watson shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. Almeida drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Manny fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Royler Almeida. Manny Watson works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Royler drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Manny sets a guillotine choke but Royler slips out at the last moment. Royler is now caught in guard. Almeida drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Royler attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Watson slips out of it at the last moment. Almeida tries to pass guard but Manny Watson stops him with a well timed punch. Watson attempts to lock in an armbar from the guard. Royler Almeida narrowly avoids it, but allows for Watson to take mount. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 The fighters circle each other. Almeida is staggered by a jab to the chin. Royler Almeida throws a cross that easily dodged by Manny. Watson is staggered by a jab to the chin. Royler is staggered by a jab to the chin. Almeida attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Manny takes advantage of the moment taking side control. The bell signals the end of round 3.
