Round 1 Filippo Marino connects with a leg kick then a hook to the side of the head. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Filippo Marino works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Filippo gets a trip takedown from clinch and end up in the half guard of Almir. Marino tries to pull his leg out of half guard, but no luck. Begovic rises up with a leg of Filippo and pressures forward for a single leg takedown. Begovic gets dominant half guard position.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Both fighters begin to exchange Almir Begovic catches Marino with an eye poke. The referee calls time and lets Marino gather himself. Marino says he is ok and the fight continues. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Begovic works to Filippos back while standing. Begovic throws a couple of outside shots until Filippo Marino is able to work his way back to the clinch. Filippo Marino goes for a hip throw of his own, but Begovic is able to counter it, sending Filippo Marino to the ground. Filippo takes a few knees to the body while under Begovics side control. Marino almost switches side control around, but falls short at the last moment. Filippo sweeps over Begovic and quickly obtains mount position. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 Filippo Marino lands a strong outside leg kick that is returned by Almir. Marino lands a strong outside leg kick that buckles Begovic. Marino then switch kicks Begovic on the opposing rib. Filippo Marino eats a strong cross as Almir Begovic moves into the clinch. Filippo receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Almir. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Almir takes Filippos back standing. Filippo Marino isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Almir lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Filippo Marino to release. The round comes to an end.
