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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KaSolomon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2-pac . Shaka KaSolomon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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192 cm
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217 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaka KaSolomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from West there.
KaSolomon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West is working KaSolomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
KaSolomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
West scoring with some ground and pound.
West with a nice head shot there.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. KaSolomon is keeping the position for now.
West content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KaSolomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but KaSolomon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West with the ground and pound but KaSolomon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw West working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
KaSolomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as KaSolomon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West wants to control from the top but KaSolomon keeps moving.
KaSolomon has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
KaSolomon keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
KaSolomon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West moves into range and clinches up with KaSolomon.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
KaSolomon pulls guard.
KaSolomon has momentary wrist control but West slips an elbow through the middle.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Shaka KaSolomon has been cut.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West postures up.
West with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West is working KaSolomon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaka KaSolomon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but KaSolomon is just out of range.
KaSolomon thows a left - swing and a miss!
KaSolomon throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West looks to land a right hand but KaSolomon moved out of range.
West throws a hook but KaSolomon blocks it.
KaSolomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West cracks KaSolomon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
KaSolomon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of KaSolomon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
West has closed the distance and engaged KaSolomon in a clinch.
West taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West pushes KaSolomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a shot to the body.
West tightens his grip and picks KaSolomon up, before dumping him to the ground. KaSolomon manages to land in guard.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of KaSolomon's head.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells West's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
West is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West postures up and lands a big shot to KaSolomon's brow.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
KaSolomon is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KaSolomon keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
KaSolomon is looking for a triangle here but West uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Billy West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West lands a huge shot from side control! KaSolomon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy West!
After winning the bout, Billy West thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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