Round 1 Gutierrez connects with a strong right hook. Suso Gutierrez snaps back the head of "Russian Madman" with a stiff jab. "Russian Madman" attempts a lazy shot, which Gutierrez sprawls, eventually taking "Russian Madman" back. Bulatov carefully protects himself from Gutierrezs strikes. Pavlik Bulatov starts to wiggle out of back control, Suso lets him escape putting them both on their feet. "Russian Madman" throws a cross that easily dodged by Suso Gutierrez. Suso Gutierrez takes a punch and goes to the mat, Pavlik Bulatov pounces into side control. Suso Gutierrez recovers quickly. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 Pavlik works Gutierrez into a corner, swimming for double underhooks. Pavlik presses his head into Susos chest, forcing him to the ground. A kimura attempt from Suso is countered by a punch from "Russian Madman", who then transitions to half guard. "Russian Madman" is able to slip into mount from the half guard. Pavlik punishes "The Elder Statesman" with a series of strikes from the mount. Suso gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Bulatov tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. "Russian Madman" lands a series of heavy punches forcing "The Elder Statesman" to roll to his back, giving "Russian Madman" mount. Round 2 is finished.
Round 3 Pavlik circles "The Elder Statesman", mixing jabs with body shots. Pavlik parries Gutierrezs jab and connect with a cross. Bulatov ducks under a loopy hoop, taking Suso Gutierrez to the mat, and his back. Pavlik lands a series of heavy punches forcing Gutierrez to roll to his back, giving Pavlik mount. Gutierrez attempts to escape mount but has no luck. Bulatov secures his position. Round 3 is finished.
Pavlik "Russian Madman" Bulatov wins by Split Decision