Round 1 A single-leg attempt is well defended by Gabe Howard. Eder stands up, lifting the leg of Gabe Howard and executing a trip takedown. Rodrigues dodges a few strikes from Gabe Howard and cuts him over his eye with a axe-handle strike. Gabe Howard is starting to bleed over his left eye. Eder Rodrigues takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Gabe Howards guard. It doesn't pay off as Gabe Howard makes his way to standing. Eder connects with a strong right hook. "The Woodsman" takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. A shot from Eder Rodrigues is countered by a guillotine from "The Woodsman". Eder Rodrigues follows through with a slam, landing in side mount, nullifying the choke. Gabe Howard takes a few knees to the body while under Rodriguess side control. Rodrigues attempts to mount, but gets a few punches from Gabe Howard for his troubles.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 A double-leg shot is stuffed initially by "The Woodsman", but Rodrigues is able to muscle through for a takedown. Eder drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Eder Rodrigues takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Gabes guard. It doesn't pay off as Gabe makes his way to standing. Rodrigues circles Howard, mixing jabs and leg kicks. Gabe throws a cross that easily dodged by Rodrigues. Eder wraps around Howards waist, and drags him to his back, taking side control Howard takes a few knees to the body while under Rodriguess side control. Howard takes a few knees to the body while under "Spideys" side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 "The Woodsman" fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Rodrigues. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. "The Woodsman" attempts to pull guard, but slips, putting him on the ground, and with Eder Rodrigues standing over him. Eder Rodrigues attempts to drop a fist on Howard, but misses and lands in his guard. Howard goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Eder slips out at the last second. Gabe goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Eder slips out at the last second. Gabe Howard connects with some unorthodox punches from the bottom position. "The Woodsman" attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. The round comes to an end.
