Round 1 "Cobrinha" connects with a series of punches forcing Phil Kelly into a clinch. Phil Kelly places a few punches to the ribs while tied up. Hiromi attempts to pull guard, but slips, putting him on the ground, and with Kelly standing over him. Kelly attempts to drop a fist on Kikui, but misses and lands in his guard. "Cobrinha" goes for a kimura from the bottom, but Phil slips out at the last second. Kelly drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Phil tries to pass guard but Hiromi Kikui stops him with a well timed punch. Hiromi Kikui sinks a deep kimura, but Phil slides out. This gives Hiromi Kikui the chance to switch to half guard. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 The fighters circle each other. A sloppy scooping ankle block is pulled of by Kelly. Hiromi Kikui is able to pull him into his guard. Phil Kelly attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Hiromi Kikui slips out of it at the last moment. An heel strike attempt is dodged by Kelly and he traps Hiromis extended leg to move to half guard. Phil Kelly slams his knee into Hiromis ribs. Hiromi tries to slip his leg out to get full guard, but is having difficulty. Phil Kelly slams his knee into Hiromis ribs. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Phil keeps Kikui at a distance with some well timed jabs. Phil keeps Hiromi Kikui at a distance with some well timed jabs. Hiromi throws a wild punch, putting him off balance. A few well timed strikes from Phil puts Hiromi on the mat giving his back up. Kelly tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Hiromi starts to wiggle out of back control, Phil lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Hiromi eats a jab,jab, then a hook from Phil Kelly. Phil fakes an overhand and is able to take down "Cobrinha" with a double-ankle pick. "Cobrinha" can only work to half guard. The bell signals the end of round 3.
