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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 2209 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 290 p4p, 367 weight class). Zekariays Solomon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moritz Zimmerman's chin.
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17 - 8 - 0 |
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215
19 - 21 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solomon's guard.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Solomon dives on top into guard.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solomon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solomon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Solomon defends it easily.
Solomon won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman 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 Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman manages to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Solomon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Solomon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Solomon escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Zimmerman is trying to improve his position.
Solomon cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand but Zimmerman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zimmerman tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Solomon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Solomon landing shots from mount.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Solomon isn't that keen on the idea.
Solomon with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zimmerman working to try and regain half guard.
Solomon loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Zimmerman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Solomon land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Solomon stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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