PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shabazz
vs
Brooks

176 cm
26
163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brooks throws a combination. Shabazz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shabazz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooks sprawls and moves away.
Mustafa Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Brooks.
Nice cross by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shabazz is out of range and Brooks settles back down.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Shabazz moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Shabazz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shabazz misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks misses the body punch

and Shabazz moves into the clinch.
Shabazz has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.

Shabazz pulls guard.

Shabazz has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Shabazz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Shabazz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabazz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Shabazz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shabazz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Shabazz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shabazz working a defensive guard here.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Shabazz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabazz controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.

Shabazz has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Shabazz's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Shabazz can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks trying to control the action but Shabazz is working from the bottom.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shabazz defending well though.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Shabazz is having none of it.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brooks is working for a kimura but Shabazz is defending it quite comfortably.

Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabazz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shabazz is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shabazz trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.

Brooks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Brooks eventually gives up the hold.
Shabazz is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shabazz avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mustafa Shabazz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.

Shabazz has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Shabazz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is staying active underneath Shabazz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Shabazz is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Shabazz is looking to advance position but Brooks won't allow it.
Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Shabazz is trying to control. Brooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Brooks wants to control but Shabazz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.

Brooks has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Shabazz. Oh but Brooks has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Shabazz goes limp - he's gone! Brooks jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Calvin Brooks!
Calvin Brooks very nearly forgot to thank Vikai Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.