Round 1 Karimov tries to hyperextend the knee of Lopez with a kick to the kneecap. Lopez hops back to avoid it. Lopez connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. Karimov connects with a strong body shot combo. Izan connects with a hard punch making "Vulkan" bring him in to a tight clinch. Lopez places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Izan lands multiple piston shots and short uppercuts to soften up "Vulkan" for a trip takedown. "Vulkan" is able to pull a switch mid-trip and lands in Izans half guard. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Izan Lopez throws a flurry connecting with the final punch. Wulzhan is rocked and stumbles to the ground but quickly shakes it off. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Karimov takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Karimov connects with a strong body shot combo. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Wulzhan throws a cross that easily dodged by Lopez. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 "Vulkan" connects with a strong body shot combo. "Vulkan" hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Lopez parries Wulzhan Karimovs jab and connect with a cross. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Lopez places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. "Vulkan" drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Lopez sets a guillotine choke but "Vulkan" slips out at the last moment. "Vulkan" is now caught in guard. Round 3 is over.
Round 4 Wulzhan connects with a strong body shot combo. Izan catches a leg kick from "Vulkan", and puts him on the mat. Lopez forces Karimovs leg down, giving him the chance to pass into side control. Izan Lopez slides his knee across the body of Karimov and takes full mount. "Vulkan" bucks off Izan and sweeps him over taking side control. The bell signals the end of round 4.
Round 5 A cross from Izan is parried followed by an uppercut from "Vulkan". Lopez lands a double jab. Izan connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Izan works Wulzhan Karimov into the cage from the clinch. Izan presses his head under "Vulkans" chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Wulzhan receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Lopez. The bell signals the end of round 5.
