Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Manabu Sousa fakes a shot attempt from the clinch, opening Hiroshi up for a flurry of hooks. Manabu attempts to clinch, but Hiroshi connects with an uppercut to the jaw. Manabu Sousa moves in to press the action, but Hiroshi lands a heavy back kick. Sousa opens up on Hiroshi with frequent peppering strikes. Hiroshi parries Manabu Sousas jab and connect with a cross that floors Sousa. Hiroshi Kinoshita lays into Manabu Sousas thighs with some well timed kicks while Manabu Sousa is grounded. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Manabu shoots a takedown from a distance putting "The Winner" on the ground. Manabu attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Hiroshi Kinoshita slips out of it at the last moment. Kinoshita backs out of the guard after some unsuccessful motions and both fighters are standing. "Hindu" keeps Hiroshi at a distance with some well timed jabs. Hiroshi Kinoshita throws a cross that easily dodged by Sousa. Hiroshi Kinoshita takes a punch and goes to the mat, Manabu pounces into side control. Hiroshi Kinoshita recovers quickly. Sousa throws his knee into the ribs of Kinoshita. Hiroshi takes a few knees to the body while under Sousas side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 "Hindu" keeps Hiroshi Kinoshita at a distance with some well timed jabs. Kinoshita traps Manabu Sousa in a corner, landing a few strong punches to the face and body. Hiroshi Kinoshita slips a cross from "Hindu" and lands an uppercut to the liver. Manabu fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with "The Winner". "The Winner" is able to work to two overhooks and lands some strong knees and short hooks. "The Winner" receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Manabu Sousa. Hiroshi receieves numerous knees to the thighs from "Hindu". A stiff elbow looks to have Manabu Sousa dazed. Round 3 is over.
Hiroshi "The Winner" Kinoshita wins by Split Decision
