Round 1 "From Cabin Creek" connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Michio narrowly dodges a cross from Hayes, but falls catching him in his guard. Michio gets his arm underneath the neck of Zeke Hayes while putting his opposite arm on the back of the head. Zeke Hayes powers out of the attempted choke. Uesugi tries to slide out of guard, but a scramble ensues. Hayes ends up mounted by Uesugi. Zeke Hayes shifts his head and hips to keep Uesugi off balance and unable to land strikes. Uesugi maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Hayes throws a few jabs at Uesugi that miss the mark. "From Cabin Creek" throws a few jabs at Michio Uesugi that miss the mark. Michio Uesugi connects with a jab cross combination. Michio Uesugi throws a push kick. Hayes shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Uesugis nose.
The fighters circle each other. Michio Uesugi winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. The bell signals the end of round 2.
Round 3 Michio shoots in and executes a textbook single leg takedown, giving him side control. Michio Uesugi attempts an armbar, but "From Cabin Creek" stops the attempt. Michio Uesugi uses the oppurtunity to take mount. Michio Uesugi punishes Zeke with a series of strikes from the mount. Michio Uesugi telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Zeke gives up his back to stop the attempt. Michio Uesugi tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Michio Uesugi peppers Hayes with several shots to the face. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
