Matches in the IFL are three 4-minute rounds and the fights have been cleaned up (ie. no elbow strikes) to be more palatable for mainstream audiences.  In addition, fights are fought in a ring.

Both fighters score a number of takedowns in the first round but don't do much more than that.  I'll give the round to Schoenauer for having more takedowns.

In round two, action starts slowly but ends with a flurry of action.  Schoenauer attempts a guillotine choke followed by a rear naked choke attempt by Ciesnolevicz.  Schoenauer ends the round beating on the head of Ciesnolevicz.  I give this round to Schoenauer.

In round three, action was slow again until the final minutes when Ciesnolevicz lands a kick on Shoenauer.  I give the third round to Ciesnolevicz.

I score the match 29-28 Schoenauer.

Official result: Ciesnolevicz wins split decision (27-30, 29-28, 29-28).

Silverbacks up 1-0.