Round 1
Hideaki grabs the plum and lands a strong elbow to the head of Brian Stevens. "The Cobra" connects with a strong right hook. Hideaki Watanabe grabs the plum and lands a strong elbow to the head of Brian Stevens. Brian is staggered by a jab to the chin. Hideaki Watanabe lands a hook to the body. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

Round 2
Stevens is on the receiving end of a good punching combination from Hideaki Watanabe. Hideaki Watanabe grabs the plum and lands a strong elbow to the head of Brian. Brian Stevens dodges a jab and lands a kick to the face of "The Cobra". Brian Stevens circles Hideaki, mixing jabs with body shots. "The Cobras" legs are wobbled by a strong hook to the temple then a shovel punch to the jaw. Brian is rocked by a standing elbow strike. The bell signals the end of round 2.

Round 3
Brian is hit with a jab then a hook to the body and stumbles backward. Watanabe tries to press the action but is met with a push kick from Brian that puts him on the floor. Brian Stevens lays into Hideaki Watanabes thighs and then backs off and tells him to stand up. "The Cobra" does so. Hideaki Watanabe throws a kick to the midsection that is caught by Brian. Brian lands a sweeping leg kick that puts Hideaki Watanabe on his back. "Japanese Import" lays into Hideaki Watanabes thighs and then backs off and tells him to stand up. Hideaki Watanabe does so. Stevens connects with a series of punches forcing Watanabe into a clinch. "Japanese Import" directs the head of Hideaki leading to a stiff knee to the face. Hideaki Watanabe attempts a knee but is taken down by a basic trip. "Japanese Import" lands in half guard. Brian drops an elbow onto the forehead of Hideaki Watanabe. Stevens slips out of half guard and into side control. The round comes to an end.

Hideaki "The Cobra" Watanabe wins by Split Decision