Round 1 Kevin lands a left hook, only to follow up with a strong kick to the ribs. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Collins works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Kevin lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Kevin Collins escapes the clinch and creates some distance. Cristoforo Ruiz moves in to press the action, but Kevin lands a heavy back kick. Collins is staggered by a jab to the chin. Cristoforo Ruiz is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Ruiz blocks a left high kick from Collins, but is still staggered by it. Collins follows up with a strong right hook, putting Ruiz out cold.
