Round 1 Thompson fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Damian. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Damian Howard attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Thompson pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Damian is staggered by a jab to the chin. Austin circles Damian Howard, mixing jabs with body shots. Damian Howard is staggered by a jab to the chin. Damian is met with a hook cross combo that staggers him. Austin explodes with a flurry of punches. Damian is then thrown to the floor. Austin drops a huge strike to Damians chin, landing into his guard. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Damian Howard parries Austins jab and connect with a cross. A shot catches Austin off balance and off guard. Damian grabs him by the waist, lifts him, swings him through and slams in onto the ground. Austin scrambles well and works to guard. Howard drops some good punches while being caught in the guard. Austin is caught in a can opener and opens his guard. He lands two quick strikes but Damian Howard transitions to half guard. Damian is able to slip into mount from the half guard. Howard telegraphs his motions for an armbar, but Austin gives up his back to stop the attempt. Austin Thompson starts to wiggle out of back control, Damian Howard lets him escape putting them both on their feet. The fighters circle each other. Damian unleashes a flurry of punches ending with Thompson out cold from a right hook.
