Round 1 The fighters circle each other. "Thugnificent" is rocked by a standing elbow strike. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. "Thugnificent" escapes the clinch and creates some distance. King connects with a right that puts Al Ross off balance tumbling to the mat, as King towers over him. Stan drops a huge strike to Al Rosss chin, landing into his guard. Two strong elbows from King dazes "Thugnificent". King transitions into side control. Al Ross takes a few knees to the body while under Stan Kings side control. "Lee" drops an unblocked elbow, putting Al asleep.
