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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 1249 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 187 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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17 - 6 - 0 |
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194 cm
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23 - 23 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed |
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine forces Solomon back against the cage and clinches.
Smash Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon takes one to the chin there.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solomon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Solomon seems a little lost for a moment, as Smash Machine dominates the positioning.
Smash Machine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Solomon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smash Machine but great work by Solomon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Solomon's best efforts.
Solomon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smash Machine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smash Machine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solomon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Solomon has his hands clasped together around Smash Machine's back. He's all about the action.
Solomon is in trouble now - Smash Machine has advanced to mount!
Smash Machine goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Solomon turns into him and now he's in Smash Machine's guard.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smash Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Smash Machine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smash Machine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smash Machine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash Machine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash Machine is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.
Smash Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.
Smash Machine working for submissions but it's allowed Solomon to get to half guard.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smash Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smash Machine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smash Machine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Solomon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smash Machine.
Solomon in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smash Machine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smash Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smash Machine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Solomon tries to sprawl but Smash Machine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Smash Machine trying to control from half guard but Solomon is working away.
Smash Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Solomon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smash Machine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Smash Machine eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smash Machine is working for a kimura but Solomon is defending it quite comfortably.
Solomon is staying active underneath Smash Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clinch King Smash Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smash Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Smash Machine eventually gives up the hold.
Smash Machine prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Smash Machine is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine is just content to waste time from the top position. Solomon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Smash Machine postures up.
Smash Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solomon moves forwards but Smash Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smash Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Solomon did well to prevent Smash Machine getting side control.
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura but Solomon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smash Machine to get the leverage.
Smash Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Solomon has his hands clasped together around Smash Machine's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smash Machine in particular looking to stall.
Solomon trying to control but Smash Machine postures up.
Smash Machine prevents Solomon from improving his position.
Smash Machine trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solomon actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Solomon walks into a straight right hand from Smash Machine.
Solomon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Solomon connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Solomon keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Solomon is keeping the position for now.
Solomon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smash Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Solomon has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smash Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon seems keen to control Smash Machine's posture.
Smash Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
Solomon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smash Machine tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smash Machine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Solomon circles away.
Solomon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Solomon connects with a jab.
Smash Machine closes the distance and pushes Solomon back into the cage.
Smash Machine breaks from the clinch.
Solomon walks into a jab.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine misses with a straight right.
Zekariays Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solomon finds it's way round the side to connect with Smash Machine's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Solomon enables Smash Machine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Solomon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smash Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Solomon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smash Machine throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solomon escapes and throws Smash Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Solomon trying to control the action but Smash Machine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smash Machine taking punishment in the form of punches.
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Solomon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smash Machine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solomon trying to control the position but Smash Machine is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clinch King Smash Machine.
Well Smash Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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