Round 1 A jab from Nelson is blocked and a cross is returned by Elian Klein. Elian throws a cross that easily dodged by "Colo". After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Nelson is jockeying for position in the clinch. "12 Karat" is sent to the floor with a spring hip throw. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Branden keeps Elian at a distance with some well timed jabs. Branden pressures his opponent into clinching. Branden Nelson works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Klein goes for a hip throw of his own, but Branden Nelson is able to counter it, sending Klein to the ground. Klein almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment. "Colo" lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Branden Nelson lands a few stiff elbows from side control. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 The fighters circle each other. Branden connects with a series of punches forcing "12 Karat" into a clinch. Nelson works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Nelson reaches over the shoulder of Elian and sets in a kimura. He rolls it over but has to release the hold, landing in half guard. Branden hits Elian with some punches to the side of the head. Elian Klein positions himself back into full guard. Round 3 is finished.
