Round 1 Slavik is staggered by a jab to the chin. Slavik Nikolayev takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Slavik Nikolayev is staggered by a jab to the chin. Gerhart Hamilton throws a cross that easily dodged by Slavik. Hamilton circles Slavik Nikolayev, mixing jabs with body shots. Slavik throws a wild punch, putting him off balance. A few well timed strikes from Gerhart puts Slavik on the mat giving his back up. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Slavik connects with a series of punches forcing Hamilton into a clinch. Hamilton throws a short elbow at Slavik. Gerhart Hamilton attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Slavik Nikolayev pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Slavik is staggered by a jab to the chin. The fighters circle each other. Gerhart Hamilton ducks and weaves through a quick combo from Nikolayev and knocks him back with a shovel punch to the jaw. Nikolayev takes Hamilton down to the mat with a good double leg takedown, leading to him standing over Hamilton. Slavik lays into Gerhart Hamiltons thighs with some well timed kicks while Gerhart Hamilton is grounded. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Nikolayev parries a jab but leaves himself open for an uppercut. Gerhart Hamilton gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Hamilton carefully protects himself from Slaviks strikes. Gerhart starts to wiggle out of back control, Slavik lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Nikolayev is cut open by a standing elbow strike. The ref stops the fight. The doctor take a look at the cut and determines Nikolayev can continue. The fighters circle each other. Slavik attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Gerhart takes advantage of the moment taking side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
