Round 1 Gerard fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with McKinney. "Battle of B" lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. "Battle of B" dodges an uppercut to the chin, though loses his balance and falls to the ground, with Mitch standing over him. McKinney attempts to drop a fist on Rogers, but misses and lands in his guard. McKinney tries to move to half guard but Rogers uses the opportunity to land several strikes and return to full guard. "Battle of B" fires elbows off his back to the top of the head of McKinney. "Battle of B" keeps his head down in the chest of Mitch to avoid any submission attempts. "Battle of B" leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. "Battle of B" keeps his head down in the chest of Mitch McKinney to avoid any submission attempts. "Battle of B" leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. The bell signals the end of round 1.
Round 2 "Battle of B" grabs a single leg and pushes Mitch to the fence. Both fighters are jockeying for positional control. "Battle of B" switches to a double leg but Mitch does a good job of keeping his base. Mitch works to Rogerss back while standing. Mitch throws a couple of outside shots until Gerard is able to work his way back to the clinch. A strong elbow forces Rogers to lose his balance and fall to the floor. Mitch McKinney attempts to drop a fist on Gerard, but misses and lands in his guard. Gerard keeps his head down in the chest of McKinney to avoid any submission attempts. Gerard leans up and lands some short punches before lowering back down. Gerard connects with several chop shots from the bottom. Gerard connects with several chop shots from the bottom. McKinney opens up the guard and rises back to his feet.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Mitch is staggered by a jab to the chin. Gerard Rogers connects with jab cross combination. Gerard Rogers tries to hyperextend the knee of Mitch with a kick to the kneecap. Mitch hops back to avoid it. The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. Mitch is met with a hook cross combo that staggers him. Gerard explodes forward with a flurry punches that leaves Mitch crumpled on the mat.
