Round 1 "Ice Cold" grabs for a clinch but Ely grazes him with an uppercut. "Ice Cold" staggers back, then surprises Ely with a powerful superman punch. Rick gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Patterson carefully protects himself from Ely Ruass strikes. Patterson slips out the back leading to both fighters standing up. Rick Patterson is staggered by a jab to the chin. Ely Ruas is on the receiving end of a good punching combination from Rick. Patterson loses his balance from a well timed strike, and is awkwardly taken down by Ely Ruas for the mistake. Ely Ruas has side control. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Ely connects with a strong right hook. Ricks legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. "Ice Cold" eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Ruas. Ely circles Rick Patterson, mixing jabs with body shots. Ruas parries Rick Pattersons jab and connect with a cross. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Ely Ruas fakes a shot attempt from the clinch, opening Rick up for a flurry of hooks. Ely circles Patterson, landing jabs at will. Ely Ruas circles Patterson, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Ely Ruas is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Rick Patterson is sent crashing to the mat by a powerful right hook. Ely lays into Rick Pattersons thighs with some well timed kicks while Rick Patterson is grounded. Round 3 is over.
