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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lights. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KaSolomon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks trying to control but KaSolomon is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of KaSolomon is proving hard to escape from.
KaSolomon trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
KaSolomon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
KaSolomon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks has his foot on KaSolomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. KaSolomon works his way back into a safe position though.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but KaSolomon is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KaSolomon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks looking to control.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
KaSolomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into KaSolomon's guard.
KaSolomon is adopting a defensive guard.
KaSolomon wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
KaSolomon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
KaSolomon wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from KaSolomon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
KaSolomon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
Brooks gets full guard.
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and KaSolomon defends well.
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KaSolomon is aware though and is defending well.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KaSolomon pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Brooks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KaSolomon tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. KaSolomon defends it nicely.
KaSolomon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but KaSolomon is defending well.
KaSolomon looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KaSolomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
KaSolomon wants to sweep but no luck.
KaSolomon trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
KaSolomon looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
KaSolomon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
KaSolomon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brooks is looking for a triangle but KaSolomon pushes his legs off easily.
KaSolomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KaSolomon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
KaSolomon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, KaSolomon has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) inform us that Brooks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon forces his way into half guard.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
KaSolomon is really struggling to control Brooks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brooks trying to control from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
KaSolomon moves nicely into side control.
KaSolomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
KaSolomon tries to move to mount but Brooks blocks the move with his legs.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Brooks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but KaSolomon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but KaSolomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding KaSolomon's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaka KaSolomon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
KaSolomon shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but KaSolomon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
KaSolomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by KaSolomon.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
KaSolomon looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KaSolomon is working for a guillotine from mount but Brooks frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks regains half guard.
Shaka KaSolomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
KaSolomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
KaSolomon controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KaSolomon pulls his head out easily.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
KaSolomon controlling the action here.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, KaSolomon seems content to control.
KaSolomon wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
KaSolomon trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KaSolomon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
KaSolomon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
KaSolomon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
KaSolomon with a couple of short strikes.
KaSolomon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is wriggling around trying to escape.
KaSolomon controlling his opponent.
Brooks wants to hold on but KaSolomon pushes him away.
KaSolomon looking to control but Brooks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KaSolomon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka KaSolomon clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
KaSolomon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brooks's waist but Brooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KaSolomon off to one side.
KaSolomon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
KaSolomon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but KaSolomon has control of the leg.
KaSolomon is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon prevents Brooks from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
KaSolomon controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks.
You can see the frustration on KaSolomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
KaSolomon tries to buck Brooks off but Brooks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working away.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KaSolomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
KaSolomon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KaSolomon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brooks but great work by KaSolomon.
KaSolomon taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon advances nicely into full mount.
KaSolomon controlling from mount.
Brooks is desperately trying to improve his position but KaSolomon has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks gets back to half guard.
KaSolomon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but KaSolomon has control of the leg.
KaSolomon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
KaSolomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks pushes KaSolomon off looking to stand but KaSolomon dives back in and keeps control.
KaSolomon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaka KaSolomon had his way with Phil Brooks in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from KaSolomon. KaSolomon gets slowly back to his feet.
KaSolomon goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. KaSolomon sprawls well.
KaSolomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaka KaSolomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KaSolomon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and KaSolomon wants it to stay on the feet.
KaSolomon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks drives through and clinches with KaSolomon against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. KaSolomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by KaSolomon, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from KaSolomon.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and KaSolomon counters with a single leg into guard. Brooks didn't expect that.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing KaSolomon from controlling successfully.
KaSolomon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KaSolomon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
KaSolomon wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooks keeping full guard, as KaSolomon tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KaSolomon to the mat! KaSolomon manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but KaSolomon is keeping the position.
Brooks throws a strike but KaSolomon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
KaSolomon content to stall in guard here.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
KaSolomon trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
KaSolomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
Phil Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaka KaSolomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KaSolomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaka KaSolomon.
I think KaSolomon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 49:48
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shaka KaSolomon!
Shaka KaSolomon retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Shaka KaSolomon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Phil Brooks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was unlucky but he was lucky and I will be back to kick his Ass!'.
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