PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knob Shiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Shiner
vs
KaSolomon

176 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knob Shiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KaSolomon.
Shiner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
KaSolomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shiner avoids it really well and circles away.
KaSolomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KaSolomon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
KaSolomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shiner connects with the punch.
KaSolomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and KaSolomon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knob Shiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon slips under a jab.
KaSolomon blocks a jab.
Shiner scores with a nice head shot.
KaSolomon moves in looking to clinch but Shiner pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon takes one on the button.
Shiner misses with a hook.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shiner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shiner throws a looping overhand right but KaSolomon ducks down to avoid it.
KaSolomon moves forwards but Shiner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shiner throws a jab when KaSolomon was well out of range.
KaSolomon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knob Shiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

KaSolomon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shiner can't keep his opponent in guard - KaSolomon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
KaSolomon is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon is trying to control the action in half guard but Shiner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon prevents Shiner from standing back up.
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiner tries to get out of the position.

KaSolomon is working for a submission of some sort.
Shiner is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KaSolomon wants to free his trapped foot but Shiner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
KaSolomon is figuring out what he wants to do next.

KaSolomon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shiner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but KaSolomon has cracked it and Shiner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by KaSolomon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shaka KaSolomon!
Shaka KaSolomon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.