Round 1
After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Guzman dodges an uppercut to the chin, though loses his balance and falls to the ground, with Manabu Genji standing over him. Manabu Genji attempts to drop a fist on Pepe Guzman, but misses and lands in his guard. Guzman shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. "The Death Soldier" attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Pepe slips out of it at the last moment. Guzman lands a stiff elbow while on his back. "The Death Soldier" tries to pass guard but Pepe Guzman stops him with a well timed punch. Round 1 comes to a close.

Round 2
After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "The Death Soldier" receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Pepe. "The Death Soldier" decides to abandon the clinch by pulling guard and bringing Guzman with him. "The Death Soldier" attempts an armbar from the bottom, but Guzman slips out at the last moment. Manabu Genji begins to work the rubber guard. "The Death Soldier" attempts an armbar from the bottom, but Pepe Guzman slips out at the last moment. Manabu Genji attempts an armbar from the bottom, but Pepe slips out at the last moment. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

Round 3
Manabu is staggered by a jab to the chin. Manabu Genji narrowly dodges a cross from Pepe Guzman, but falls catching him in his guard. Manabu goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Guzman slips out at the last second. Manabu sinks a kimura, but cannot finish. He settles for a switch into mount. Manabu Genji secures his position. "The Death Soldier" secures his position. Round 3 is over.

Manabu "The Death Soldier" Genji wins by Split Decision