Round 1 Stefan Alexeyev keeps Shannon at a distance with some well timed jabs. Alexeyev chips away at Shannon Cherry with a series of kicks to the legs. The fighters circle each other. Alexeyev strikes with a straight front kick. A left high kick from Alexeyev keeps Cherry at bay. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Shannon attempts to clinch, but Stefan Alexeyev connects with an uppercut to the jaw. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Cherry drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Alexeyev sets a guillotine choke but Cherry slips out at the last moment. Cherry is now caught in guard. Stefan attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. Shannon is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Alexeyev throws a kick to the midsection of Shannon. Stefan lands a solid kick to the inside thigh of Shannon Cherry. Round 2 is over.
Round 3 Cherry lands a strong outside leg kick that buckles Stefan Alexeyev. After dodging a jab-cross, Stefan Alexeyev lands a kick to the liver of Shannon Cherry who steps back and begins to take a knee. Stefan Alexeyev rushes forward to capitalize but Shannon Cherry stands back up and is met by a strong cross-uppercut that again backs him up. Shannon Cherry parries Stefans jab and connect with a cross. Shannon lands a strong outside leg kick that is returned by Alexeyev. A powerful roundhouse kick to the head sends Cherry to the floor.Round 3 comes to a close.
