Round 1
Branden snaps back the head of Ray with a stiff jab. Reed connects with a series of punches forcing Albright into a clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Reed places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Branden Reed escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Branden circles Ray, landing jabs at will. The fighters circle each other. Reed shoots in for a double leg, hoists Albright up, and slams him viciously to the mat, taking side control. The round comes to an end.

Round 2
Ray Albright circles Branden Reed, mixing jabs with body shots. Branden connects with a strong right hook. Branden Reed snaps back the head of Albright with a stiff jab. Branden circles Ray, landing jabs and crosses at will. Albright takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. The fighters circle each other. Round 2 comes to a close.

Round 3
A shot from Branden is countered by a guillotine from Albright. Branden follows through with a slam, landing in side mount, nullifying the choke. Branden Reed slides his knee across the body of Ray Albright and takes full mount. Ray Albright attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Reed telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Ray gives up his back to stop the attempt. Reed peppers Albright with several shots to the face. Reed throws a few punches opening Ray Albright up to a deep rear naked choke. Ray Albright can only tap out.

Branden Reed wins by Submission (Rear Naked Choke)