PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Something (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Solomon
vs
Something

190 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
207 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdullah Something!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon blocks a leg kick.
Something tries to land a leg kick but Solomon saw it coming and moves away.
Abdullah Something seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Something throws the kick towards the body but Solomon avoids it.
Something thows a body shot but no joy.
Something misses with a low kick as Solomon jumps back.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Solomon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Something misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Something under the eye.
A good leg kick by Something.
Solomon misses the jab.
Something throws a chopping leg kick but Solomon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Solomon blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Something.
Something does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Something throws a lazy head kick

and Solomon moves into the clinch.
Solomon lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Solomon.
Solomon lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body.
Solomon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon scores with a shoulder strike.
Solomon lands with a left to the head.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Solomon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Solomon.
Something looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Solomon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon digs a right hand into Something's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Something's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solomon.
Solomon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Solomon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Solomon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Solomon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Solomon.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
A right hand to the body from Solomon.
Solomon lands a body punch.
A short right from Solomon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Solomon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Solomon chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Solomon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Something, pushing him back against the cage.

Something is fighting off a takedown attempt but Solomon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Something to the mat. Something regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon is looking to advance position but Something has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Solomon wants to control but Something is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Something uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
Solomon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Something can do to turn this around?
Something throws a head kick that misses

and Solomon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Something avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Something controls his hands.
Something blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon lands a body punch.
Solomon keeps control of Something as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Solomon is working Something over against the cage.
Solomon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Something.
Solomon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Something.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Solomon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Solomon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Something is just riding it out for now. Solomon eventually gives up the hold.
Something is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solomon controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two 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.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Solomon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Something for as long as he can get away with.

Zekariays Solomon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Something throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Something misses with a low kick.
Solomon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Something. That one must have hurt.
Something swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Solomon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Solomon scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Something.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Solomon works Something's body with a nice hook.
Something misses with a body shot.
Something misses with a head kick.
Something cracks the inside of Solomon's front leg.
Something misses with a head kick.
Solomon misses the shot to the body.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Something throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Something only half commits.
Something throws a leg kick that is checked

and Solomon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Solomon sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Zekariays Solomon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Something misses

and Solomon counters by moving into the clinch.
Something wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Something throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon checks the leg kick.
Something misses with a body kick.
Something throws a leg kick but Solomon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Something misses with a head kick.
Solomon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Something on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Something will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Something throws a leg kick that misses.
Something tries to land a front kick but Solomon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Something takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Solomon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon is looking to wear down Something with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Solomon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Something is trying to defend but Solomon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Solomon is working for a kimura but Something is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Solomon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zekariays Solomon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Something delivers a nice body kick.

Solomon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Solomon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Something, who protects the arm well.
Solomon taking a breather here.
Abdullah Something has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a strike aimed at the side of Something's head but Something avoids it well.
Solomon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Something!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Solomon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zekariays Solomon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solomon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!