Round 1 Arthit connects with a hard punch making Steele bring him in to a tight clinch. David works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Arthit takes the back of Damian who works for a kimura. Arthit pulls his arm out of the hold and push Damian away. Damian Steele is cut open by a standing elbow strike. The ref stops the fight. The doctor take a look at the cut and determines Damian Steele can continue. David dodges a jab and throws a kick to the midsection of Damian. David loses his balance from a well timed strike, and is awkwardly taken down by Damian Steele for the mistake. Damian Steele has side control. The round comes to an end.
Round 2 Damian Steele dodges a jab and lands a kick to the face of David Arthit. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. David drops down and thrusts forward with a textbook double leg takedown. Steele attempts a switch from the guard, but a scramble takes place getting both fighters to their feet. Damian fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with David. A full foot sweep knocks David Arthit to the ground. Damian attempts to drop a fist on David Arthit, but misses and lands in his guard. The round comes to an end.
Round 3 David attempts a jab but is countered by a hard right leg kick to the knee and is instantly followed by an upward elbow strike that rocks him. Steele connects with a hard punch making Arthit bring him in to a tight clinch. David drops to a knee and attempts a takedown from the clinch. Damian Steele sets a guillotine choke but David slips out at the last moment. David is now caught in guard. Damian backs out of the guard after some unsuccessful motions and both fighters are standing. Damian Steele connects with a series of punches forcing David Arthit into a clinch. Damian Steele grabs the plum and lands a strong elbow that puts David Arthit on the floor. Damian Steele dances around Arthits legs and lands a powerful soccer kick to the head. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
