From Sherdog.com

Round 1
Saunders starts with a jump knee right cross combo that lands. Thomas answers with a punch that grazes Ben. Thomas shoots and fails to get a takedown. The two men clinch against the cage. Saunders with his back to the cage, circles and puts Thomas in to the fencing. They separate. A few moments later Saunders drops Thomas. Ben goes for the finish and gets caught in a reverse triangle. Saunders escapes and takes side. Thomas gets back to half-guard. Thomas gives up his back with 50 seconds remaining. Saunders works for a choke but cannot get anything. Saunders finishes the round with a body triangle. 10-9 Saunders.

Round 2
Saunders starts with left low kick and Thomas tries a takedown. Saunders reverses and gets a takedown. The two man stand up. Saunders lands a right high kick and Thomas falls and shoots in. Back on the feet, Saunders lands a jumping knee. Thomas throws and lands a one-two. Saunders hurts Thomas to the body and the fight hits the floor. From there, Saunders takes his back and works a kimura that he changes to an armbar. The tap comes at 2:28 of the second round.

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