This fight starts with a takedown by Thomas.  Thomas then assumes side control and eventually gets on Stephens' back.  Thomas attempts a choke on Stephens with his hooks in.  Toward the end of the first round, Stephens is able to break out of the chokehold much to the delight of the fans.  Stephens gets to his feet and attempts to strike Thomas who's still on the ground.  Thomas eventually gets back to his feet but the first round ends soon after this.  I have Thomas winning the first round.

In the second round, Stephens and Thomas stay on their feet for a while with Stephens attempting to strike with punches and kicks.  The fight ends up on the ground with Stephens on top in Thomas' full guard.  Thomas begins to apply an armbar.  Stephens slams Thomas in an attempt to loosen the armbar but Thomas only digs in deeper.  Although Stephens doesn't tap, referee John McCarthy calls an end to the fight, with the belief that Thomas had the armbar locked in.

Winner: Din Thomas wins by TKO due to armbar at 2:44 of the second round.

Referee: Big John McCarthy