Here are some thoughts. I could tell from the prefight interview that Brock was shitting bricks. Wlad was clearly focused and ready to go when he walked into the right. If I had any doubts about Wlad winning, they were erased when the two fighters walked into the ring.

Brock made a great effort. He turned that nervious energy into a good work rate to take the first round, then he had some strong bodywork in round 2 to jump out to a little lead. I was impressed by Brocks defense, but I was sure Wlad would have him figured out soon.

Now Wlad starts to get the jab working. Still no big right hands. Brock continues to land body shots, but can't find Wlad's chin. Smart fighting. Wlad knows he ain't getting KO's from body shots. Then comes round 7. Just a classic 1-2 perfect in every way. You knew it was coming. He had been setting it up for 3 rounds. The fight was about even to me at that point, but the momentum had totally shifted, even before the KO.

No doubt, Wlad can crack. He's the man right now.