Death Squad 116:Brian vs Tony PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bulle Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Si Fo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulle Bong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bong
vs
Si Fo

177 cm
21
168 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bulle Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kung Si Fo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Si Fo can pounce on him.
Bong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bong just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bong duly obliges.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Si Fo misses with a low kick.
Si Fo avoids the head kick by Bong.
Si Fo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bong.
Bong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice combination there by Si Fo.
Bong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Si Fo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong tries a head kick but it misses.
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Si Fo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bong momentarily.
Bong tries to move into range but Si Fo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bong misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Si Fo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bong wants to clinch up but Si Fo keeps it at a distance.
Bong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bong has his takedown stuffed
and Si Fo counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Si Fo - just one landing.
Bong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bong lands a jab to the head.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Bong throws a head kick but Si Fo moves out of range.
Si Fo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Si Fo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bong darts in looking for a takedown but Si Fo gets double underhooks and turns Bong into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulle Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Si Fo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bong backwards.

Bong breaks the clinch.
Si Fo lands with an overhand left.
Bong slips a jab and a cross from Si Fo.
Si Fo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Si Fo. That snapped Bong's head back.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong lands a head kick. Si Fo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Si Fo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Si Fo blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si Fo works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong is looking to clinch but Si Fo is avoiding it.
Bong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Si Fo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bong moves to clinch but Si Fo breaks away
and Si Fo counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulle Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Si Fo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Si Fo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Si Fo duly obliges.

Bong is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bong trying to control the action but Si Fo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Si Fo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bong off and has taken his back!
Bong can't escape the position.
Bong has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Si Fo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bong is trying to get back to his feet but Si Fo has full control of the position and if anything, Bong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Si Fo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Si Fo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Bulle Bong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bong pushes Si Fo up against the cage in a clinch.

Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Si Fo wants to land a leg kick but Bong is out of range.
Good exchange - Bong coming out on top.
Bong fails to land the takedown.
Bong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Si Fo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bong shoots in and drives through. Si Fo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulle Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Si Fo avoids the head kick by Bong.
We've been informed that Si Fo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Si Fo throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Si Fo lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Si Fo scores with a jab to the head.
Kung Si Fo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong with a nice cross.
Si Fo dips to his left and cracks Bong with an uppercut!
Bong tries a head kick but it misses.
Si Fo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Si Fo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Si Fo works over Bong's head and body with a nice combination.
Si Fo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bong backs up against the cage.
Oh Bong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Si Fo does no damage.
Bong seems to have got his legs back now.
Si Fo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bong wants to clinch.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Si Fo swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bong shoots in but Si Fo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Si Fo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kung Si Fo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Si Fo cracks Bong with a good jab.
Si Fo scores with a jab to the body.
Si Fo connects with a body shot.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Si Fo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Si Fo throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Bong throws a head kick but Si Fo moves out of range.
Bong moves in looking to clinch but Si Fo pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Bong or perhaps it was just good defense by Si Fo which made him look bad.
Si Fo stalks Bong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bong's face. Bong staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Si Fo.
Bong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Si Fo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bong off the cage and back into range.
Bong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Si Fo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Si Fo lands a nice shot that snaps Bong's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Si Fo.
Bong ducks right into an uppercut from Si Fo.
Bong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Si Fo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bong back to the cage. Si Fo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Si Fo dodges the punch combination from Bong.
Bong lands a head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Si Fo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Si Fo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kung Si Fo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bong delivers a nice body kick.
Si Fo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Si Fo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Si Fo lands.
Si Fo throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong scores with a spinning back kick!
Bong is looking to clinch but Si Fo is avoiding it.
Bong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Si Fo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bong fakes the leg kick and cracks Si Fo in the body.
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Si Fo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Si Fo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Si Fo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bong walks into a stiff left hand from Si Fo.
Bong shoots in but Si Fo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bong misses.
Bong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Si Fo lands with a shot to the body.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Si Fo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Si Fo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bong's head.
Si Fo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Si Fo.
Si Fo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Si Fo lands a head shot.
Si Fo with a jab.
Si Fo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bong has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Si Fo's corner calls for a 1-2. Si Fo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Si Fo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Si Fo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong is looking to clinch but Si Fo is avoiding it.
Bong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Si Fo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Si Fo to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Si Fo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Si Fo tests Bong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bong fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Si Fo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Si Fo there.
Si Fo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Si Fo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Si Fo catches Bong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Si Fo.
Sloppy strikes from Bong. Those never looked like landing.
Si Fo cracks Bong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Si Fo misses with a double jab.
Bong scores with a leg kick.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Si Fo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Si Fo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bong on the side of the head.
Si Fo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Si Fo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Si Fo with a jab.

Bong moves into the clinch.
Bulle Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Si Fo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulle Bong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Si Fo lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Si Fo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Si Fo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Si Fo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Essss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mika Takkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mika Takkala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Essss
vs
Takkala

185 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Essss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Takkala!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takkala stuffs the takedown.

Takkala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Essss was covering up waiting for the punch and Takkala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Takkala lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takkala content to stall in guard here.
Takkala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Essss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Essss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takkala on the ground.
Takkala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Essss trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takkala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Essss is looking for a sweep.
Takkala has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bi-polar Asylum. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Essss taking punishment in the form of punches.
Essss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takkala lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Takkala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Essss looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Takkala quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Takkala but it's paid off an Essss is forced to tap! Nice work by Takkala.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mika Takkala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodriguez Verde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Verde
vs
Reaper

180 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Master Lee's One Stop

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing over 40$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodriguez Verde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verde stuffs the takedown.

Reaper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Verde keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Verde trying to control the position here.

Reaper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Verde is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reaper, into his guard.

Reaper has his foot on Verde's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verde works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Verde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Verde wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.

Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verde defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reaper has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Verde should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reaper has tightened it up now! Verde should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sid Reaper!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Rosholt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

King
vs
Rosholt

194 cm
38
267 lbs
41 - 24 - 2

195 cm
36
280 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King lunges at Rosholt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rosholt's hand.

Rosholt rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosholt tries for a takedown. No joy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosholt controls his hands.

King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosholt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rosholt being controlled here momentarily.
Rosholt stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Rosholt wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

We're going to have a standup here because Brian King wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
King tries to clinch up but Rosholt circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch up.

Rosholt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
Rosholt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosholt misses with a hook from the clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rosholt.
King lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Rosholt.
A right handed body shot lands from Rosholt.
Rosholt blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Rosholt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King blocking some punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Rosholt controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King has a couple of punches blocked by Rosholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosholt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a body punch.
Rosholt looking to slow down the pace here.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Tony Rosholt has been cut.
Rosholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from King.
King works on Rosholt's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands an uppercut.
King tries to throw a body punch but Rosholt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Rosholt is looking to take this one to the mat.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rosholt looking for a takedown.
King tries a body shot but Rosholt blocks it.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosholt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.

King moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Rosholt goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosholt.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Rosholt instigates a clinch.
Rosholt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Rosholt takes a shot to the head.
King trying to stall but Rosholt improves his position.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosholt blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from King.

Rosholt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is looking for a sweep. Rosholt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King wants to control but Rosholt is keeping busy.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rosholt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Rosholt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rosholt clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from King.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Rosholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosholt backwards.

Rosholt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rosholt manages to end up in side control.
Rosholt working away.
King regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King gets back to full guard.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rosholt chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Rosholt is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brian King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian King wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A big left from King misses.
Rosholt shoots in but no luck this time.
Rosholt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosholt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

King tries to keep at a distance but Rosholt has taken the fight into the clinch.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
Brian King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rosholt.

Rosholt tightens his grip and picks King up, before dumping him to the ground. King manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Brian King wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Rosholt clinches.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rosholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosholt blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King digs a right hand into Rosholt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosholt's gas tank.
Rosholt is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Rosholt looking for a takedown.
A short left from King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosholt backwards.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brian King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosholts head.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from King.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Rosholt is rocked!
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosholt is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King has a couple of punches blocked by Rosholt.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Rosholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosholt.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosholt.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosholt.
Rosholt seems to have recovered his senses.
Rosholt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a left hand.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rosholt with a big uppercut! Rosholt tries to clinch up but King pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rosholt to the mat! Rosholt covers up and King unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian King!
Brian King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.