Round 1
"the banana" snaps back the head of Garret with a stiff jab. A single-leg attempt is well defended by Thomas. "the banana" stands up, lifting the leg of Thomas and executing a trip takedown. Thomas attempts an armbar from the bottom, but "the banana" slips out at the last moment. Mamoru defends a triangle attempt, throwing Thomass straight leg over his head and makes a move for side control. Thomas is able to hold him to half guard. Hotate tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. "the banana" slams his knee into Garrets ribs. "the banana" is able to slip into mount from the half guard. Round 1 is over.

Round 2
After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Garret escapes the clinch and creates some distance. The fighters circle each other. Hotate eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Garret. Garret Thomas eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Hotate. "the banana" takes down Thomas, but remains standing over him. Garret Thomas thrusts his leg into "the bananas" knee while grounded. Round 2 comes to a close.

Round 3
Garret Thomas loses his balance from a well timed strike, and is awkwardly taken down by Mamoru Hotate for the mistake. Mamoru Hotate has side control. "the banana" slides his knee across the body of Garret and takes full mount. Garret Thomas attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Mamoru telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Garret Thomas gives up his back to stop the attempt. Mamoru locks in a body triangle as he takes shots at Thomas. Mamoru Hotate locks in a body triangle as he takes shots at Garret Thomas. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

Mamoru "the banana" Hotate wins by Unanimous Decision