The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mbuku tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. An inside leg kick from Mbuku misses. Warrior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mbuku. Warrior throwing a counter right hand but Mbuku manages to avoid it. Warrior avoids the head kick by Mbuku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mbuku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fight moves into the clinch position. That's one minute gone in the round. Warrior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mbuku moves into the clinch successfully.
Mbuku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mbuku throws a head kick that misses. Warrior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mbuku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warrior is out of range. Mbuku misses with a takedown attempt and Warrior counters with a left to the body. Mental Warrior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronael Mbuku. Mbuku misses with a body shot
and Warrior counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mbuku! Warrior lets Mbuku back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Mbuku is rocked! Ronael Mbuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mbuku tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily and Warrior counters with a right hand to the body. Mbuku is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him? Mbuku looks winded! Mbuku misses with a takedown attempt and Warrior counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mental Warrior! Jumping up and down and very excited, Mental Warrior waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
