Round 1 Garret Hardy throws a push kick. "The Choir Boy" shucks it and strikes with a overhand that crashes into Garrets nose.
Stevenson shoots in on Garret who sprawls well and lands multiple outside strikes. Stevenson gives up on the shot and rolls to his guard. Justin Stevenson connects with several chop shots from the bottom. Justin Stevenson attempts to lock in an armbar from the guard. Garret Hardy narrowly avoids it, but allows for Justin Stevenson to take mount. Justin Stevenson maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Stevenson postures up and begins to fire off rapid shots from mount but Garret Hardy tripods up and sweeps him over to his back. Garret Hardy quickly gets himself to mount. Round 1 is over.
Round 2 Garret Hardy winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Justin drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Garret Hardy sets a guillotine choke but Justin slips out at the last moment. Justin is now caught in guard. Justin takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Hardys guard. It doesn't pay off as Garret makes his way to standing. Justin narrowly dodges a cross from Garret Hardy, but falls catching him in his guard. Justin Stevenson keeps his head down in the chest of Garret Hardy to avoid any submission attempts. Justin Stevenson leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. Justin Stevenson begins to posture on his side. Garret Hardy lands a couple of outside hooks and Justin Stevenson returns to the guard. Stevenson is pummeled by some well timed bombs from Garret Hardy.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 A welt begins to form under Garrets eye after a strong cross-hook landed from "The Choir Boy". After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "The Choir Boy" drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Garret Hardy sets a guillotine choke but "The Choir Boy" slips out at the last moment. "The Choir Boy" is now caught in guard. Hardy attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. Garret Hardy lands a hook to the body. Both fighters begin to exchange Garret catches Justin Stevenson with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Justin Stevenson gather himself. Justin Stevenson says he is ok and the fight continues. Garret Hardy lands a hook to the body. Round 3 is finished.
Round 4 Stevenson connects with a strong right hook. Garret Hardy connects with a hard punch making Justin Stevenson bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Garret takes the back of Justin who works for a kimura. Garret pulls his arm out of the hold and push Justin away. Justin throws a hard jab but Garret throws a cross right over the top rocking Justin. A wild hook from "The Choir Boy" is ducked by Garret who lands a cross-hook to the body before backing away. Justin Stevenson is sent backwards from a series of punches from Garret. Justin Stevenson connects with a jab cross combination. The bell signals the end of round 4.
Round 5 Hardy lands a hook to the body. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Justin drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Garret Hardy sets a guillotine choke but Justin slips out at the last moment. Justin is now caught in guard. Garret backs out of the guard after some unsuccessful motions and both fighters are standing. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Stevenson winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. Garret Hardy stuffs a takedown but is backed into a corner and must slide into guard to avoid being picked up. The bell signals the end of round 5.
