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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 169 p4p, 674 weight class) and Zekariays Solomon (ranked 28 p4p, 95 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Solomon scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Skurwysynowski.
Nice straight punches there by Skurwysynowski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skurwysynowski.
It looks like Zekariays Solomon has been cut.
Skurwysynowski throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski tries to sprawl but Solomon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski trying to hold on to Solomon's head to control him but Solomon postures up.
Skurwysynowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Solomon stands and throws Skurwysynowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skurwysynowski tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control the position but Skurwysynowski is working away.
Solomon working away.
Solomon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Solomon working the ground and pound but Skurwysynowski is defending the strikes.
Skurwysynowski tries to bench press Solomon off him but Solomon keeps the position.
Skurwysynowski is working hard here to advance position.
Solomon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Solomon wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Skurwysynowski is looking to reverse the position.
Solomon throws a strike aimed at the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon trying to control the position but Skurwysynowski is working away.
Solomon working the ground and pound from side control.
Skurwysynowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skurwysynowski tries to get out of the position.
Skurwysynowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Solomon crashes against the mat.
Skurwysynowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Solomon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Solomon working away.
Skurwysynowski is trying to improve his position.
Solomon just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws an elbow but Skurwysynowski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solomon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Skurwysynowski tries to improve position but can't.
Solomon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skurwysynowski is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.
Solomon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Solomon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Skurwysynowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Solomon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Solomon trying to control the action but Skurwysynowski is working from the bottom.
Skurwysynowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon landing a few strikes.
Solomon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skurwysynowski down.
Solomon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Solomon is looking to take a break and control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solomon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Solomon tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
Solomon misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Solomon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Solomon punishes Skurwysynowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Skurwysynowski dips to his left and cracks Solomon with an uppercut!
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solomon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skurwysynowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon works Skurwysynowski's body with a nice hook.
Solomon dives in and scores a takedown into Skurwysynowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skurwysynowski keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skurwysynowski's head.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skurwysynowski trying to keep a closed guard but Solomon is proving a slippery customer.
Skurwysynowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skurwysynowski seems keen to control Solomon's posture.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon passes into half guard.
Solomon controlling the pace.
Solomon lands with a punch from half guard.
Solomon wants to control but Skurwysynowski is keeping him busy.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skurwysynowski has a hand on Solomon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Solomon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Skurwysynowski is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zekariays Solomon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solomon breaks from Skurwysynowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Solomon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Skurwysynowski?
Solomon wants to control the pace but Skurwysynowski is squirming around nicely.
Skurwysynowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Solomon on the ground.
Solomon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skurwysynowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Solomon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skurwysynowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skurwysynowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skurwysynowski is looking to improve his position but Solomon isn't that keen on the idea.
Solomon looking to control but Skurwysynowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skurwysynowski is in a horrible position here. Solomon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Skurwysynowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body. Skurwysynowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skurwysynowski cracks Solomon with an open hand slap.
Solomon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Solomon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skurwysynowski swivels and escapes.
Solomon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skurwysynowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Skurwysynowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Solomon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Solomon jabs at Skurwysynowski's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skurwysynowski as he avoids it easily.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zekariays Solomon.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Solomon misses with a body shot
and Skurwysynowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solomon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solomon lands with a shot to the body.
Solomon connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Skurwysynowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solomon finds it's way round the side to connect with Skurwysynowski's head.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solomon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Solomon.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solomon lands a right hook to the body.
Solomon misses with a straight right.
A jab from Solomon does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a body shot.
Skurwysynowski lands a body shot.
Skurwysynowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon cracks a nice hook into Skurwysynowski's ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skurwysynowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skurwysynowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Solomon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws out a powerful jab.
Solomon scores with a jab to the body.
Solomon misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Solomon tried to score with a low kick but Skurwysynowski checks it.
Skurwysynowski leaves Solomon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skurwysynowski lands a head kick. Solomon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Solomon swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Skurwysynowski throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon defending well as Skurwysynowski loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skurwysynowski but Skurwysynowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skurwysynowski lands with an overhand left.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solomon with the counter takedown but Skurwysynowski avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solomon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook to the side of Solomon's head but Solomon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Solomon misses the body punch
and Skurwysynowski counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zekariays Solomon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skurwysynowski manages to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solomon slips under a jab from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski thuds a left hand into Solomon's body.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski feints a jab promting Solomon to slip. Skurwysynowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Solomon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Skurwysynowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon scores with a shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Solomon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Solomon works Skurwysynowski's body with a nice hook.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight left.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown but Skurwysynowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skurwysynowski. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solomon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skurwysynowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skurwysynowski lands a really nice looking cross but Solomon seems unphased.
Solomon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skurwysynowski.
Solomon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solomon throws a shot to the body.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Solomon motions for Skurwysynowski to come forward. Solomon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skurwysynowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Skurwysynowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Solomon lands with a nice body punch.
Solomon throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Solomon lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Skurwysynowski counter with a right hand.
Solomon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Skurwysynowski.
And Solomon tries to counter it with a takedown but Skurwysynowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Skurwysynowski misses.
Solomon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Solomon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solomon with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Solomon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski avoids the body shot from Solomon.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that Solomon ducks under and follows up with a left that Solomon also avoids with ease.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon missing with a left hand there. Skurwysynowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon jabs at Skurwysynowski's body.
Solomon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skurwysynowski defends well and Solomon ends up having to push Skurwysynowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zekariays Solomon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skurwysynowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skurwysynowski digs a good hook to Solomon's body.
Solomon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skurwysynowski's guard.
Solomon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Solomon throws a big elbow that misses.
Skurwysynowski wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Skurwysynowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zekariays Solomon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skurwysynowski looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Solomon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skurwysynowski throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski connects with the punch.
Skurwysynowski misses the jab.
Solomon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skurwysynowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Solomon connects with a body shot.
Solomon with a poor takedown
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Skurwysynowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Skurwysynowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solomon in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solomon scores with a shot to the body.
Solomon misses with a body shot
and Skurwysynowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skurwysynowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Skurwysynowski. No joy for Solomon on that attempt.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zekariays Solomon.
Solomon shoots in and drives through. Skurwysynowski sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Skurwysynowski.
Solomon throws a body punch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Solomon throws a jab but it's blocked by Skurwysynowski.
A jab from Skurwysynowski does it's job there.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Solomon or perhaps it was just good defense by Skurwysynowski, which made it look bad.
Vladimir Skurwysynowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Solomon feints the counter takedown.
Skurwysynowski lands a nice shot that snaps Solomon's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Solomon throws a sloppy body shot
and Skurwysynowski counters with a straight right hand.
Solomon stuns Skurwysynowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook. Solomon ducked under it nicely.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Skurwysynowski's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skurwysynowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solomon in his tracks.
Solomon gets a takedown into half guard.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skurwysynowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solomon.
Solomon slips a nice elbow through Skurwysynowski's hands, connecting with Skurwysynowski's forehead.
Solomon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skurwysynowski tries to get to full guard but Solomon has control of the leg.
Skurwysynowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solomon is working away from the top position though.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skurwysynowski pushes Solomon off looking to stand but Solomon dives back in and keeps control.
Solomon is taking a breather. Skurwysynowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skurwysynowski is not content to let Solomon control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solomon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
Zekariays Solomon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zekariays Solomon, 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.
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