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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoei Braz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaka KaSolomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaka KaSolomon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shoei Braz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaka KaSolomon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KaSolomon shoots in looking for a takedown but Braz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing KaSolomon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
KaSolomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Braz tries to avoid it but KaSolomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Braz to the ground. Braz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KaSolomon dives in and grabs Braz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Braz pushes down on KaSolomon's head and hops out.
Shoei Braz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka KaSolomon.
Braz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KaSolomon to the mat! KaSolomon manages to get full guard.
Braz passes KaSolomon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Braz is working for a submission of some sort.
KaSolomon moves into full guard.
Braz passes KaSolomon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KaSolomon is defending against the submission attempts here by Braz.
Braz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but KaSolomon sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KaSolomon wants to get back to full guard.
KaSolomon manages to get to full guard.
Braz content to stall in guard here.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Braz tries to free his leg and advance position but KaSolomon is retaining full guard.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
KaSolomon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Braz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
KaSolomon is trying to control the position but Braz postures up.
Braz stops KaSolomon from standing up.
KaSolomon looking for a sweep. Not yet KaSolomon, not yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Braz trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
KaSolomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braz is fending him off so far but KaSolomon persists. Nope, Braz circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
Braz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from KaSolomon.
KaSolomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braz attempts a counter takedown but KaSolomon avoids it well and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Braz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braz is trying to get an arm triangle but KaSolomon is defending well.
Braz tries for a kimura but KaSolomon is defending well.
KaSolomon wants to control but Braz postures up.
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by KaSolomon, who protects the arm well.
KaSolomon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
KaSolomon struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KaSolomon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Braz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
KaSolomon tries to improve position but can't.
KaSolomon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Braz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by KaSolomon, who protects the arm well.
Braz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braz wants to control but KaSolomon is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoei Braz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
KaSolomon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Braz is fending him off so far but KaSolomon persists. Nope, Braz circles away and we're back to standing.
Braz tries to counter with a takedown but KaSolomon is quick to defend against it.
Braz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
KaSolomon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braz trying to control the position from guard on top but KaSolomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KaSolomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Braz is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braz trying to control but KaSolomon is working from the bottom.
KaSolomon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoei Braz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braz is fighting to break KaSolomon's control of his arms but KaSolomon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Braz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Braz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KaSolomon can do to turn this around?
Braz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KaSolomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KaSolomon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Braz is aware though and is defending well.
Braz postures up.
Braz forces his way into half guard.
Braz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KaSolomon is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Braz moves nicely into side control.
KaSolomon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Braz tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
Braz is defending against the submission attempts here by KaSolomon.
Braz is not content to let KaSolomon control the position.
Braz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Braz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon controlling the pace.
KaSolomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Braz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
KaSolomon is trying to control. Braz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braz tries to roll over but KaSolomon keeps him under control.
Braz is working hard here to advance position.
Braz regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Braz is on top in guard.
KaSolomon has his foot on Braz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Braz works his way back into a safe position though.
Braz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KaSolomon has an active guard here but Braz has managed to pass into half guard.
KaSolomon is not content to let Braz control the position.
KaSolomon is pressing down on Braz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Braz drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Braz seems to have locked his on tight now - KaSolomon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Braz, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shoei Braz!
Shoei Braz is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Shoei Braz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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