Round 1 Manny Watson connects with a series of punches forcing Carter into a clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Watson decides to abandon the clinch by pulling guard and bringing Dave Carter with him. Watson attempts an armbar from the bottom, but Dave Carter slips out at the last moment. Manny connects with some unorthodox punches from the bottom position. Watson shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. "MJ" tries to pick up Manny for a powerbomb, but Manny releases his guard and ends up in stand up. Manny lands a quick elbow, cross that floors "MJ". Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 The fighters circle each other. Carter is staggered by a jab to the chin. Manny keeps Dave at a distance with some well timed jabs. Manny takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. "MJ" takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Manny attempts a takedown, but cannot finish it. Dave takes advantage of the moment taking side control. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Dave takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Manny Watson drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Dave sets a guillotine choke but Manny Watson slips out at the last moment. Manny Watson is now caught in guard. An attempt to pull a switch is blocked by Watson but both fighters end up on their side. Both fighters scramble to a stand up. Watson narrowly dodges a cross from Dave Carter, but falls catching him in his guard. Dave Carter tries to pass guard but Manny Watson stops him with a well timed punch. Dave tries to pass guard but Manny Watson stops him with a well timed punch. Manny throws his leg over for a tight armbar from the bottom. Dave has to tap.
