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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 2029 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov (ranked 244 p4p, 252 weight class). Solomon comes to the cage accompanied by Mato-Caen Lets Dance ( ft Bowie ). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhanbolatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhanbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Solomon is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhanbolatov tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Zhanbolatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhanbolatov!
Zhanbolatov gets a clinch.
Zhanbolatov is pressed up against the cage. Solomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhanbolatov down to the mat. Zhanbolatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhanbolatov loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhanbolatov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhanbolatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solomon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon works the jab nicely.
Zhanbolatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Solomon misses.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Zhanbolatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Zhanbolatov misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon throws a right hand that Zhanbolatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhanbolatov also avoids with ease.
Zhanbolatov throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Solomon.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Zhanbolatov pushes him off.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Zhanbolatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zhanbolatov - just one landing.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhanbolatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Solomon scores with a takedown into Zhanbolatov's guard.
Solomon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhanbolatov has control of Solomon's left arm, preventing Solomon from doing any damage.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!
Solomon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhanbolatov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zekariays Solomon will probably get the nod.
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.
Zhanbolatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhanbolatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhanbolatov controlling the position for now.
Solomon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhanbolatov is not content to let Solomon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zekariays Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon wants to pass to mount but Zhanbolatov is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhanbolatov wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhanbolatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon is just content to waste time from the top position. Zhanbolatov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhanbolatov wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon distracts Zhanbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solomon trying to control but Zhanbolatov is working from the bottom.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhanbolatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhanbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhanbolatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solomon looking to control.
Zhanbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhanbolatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhanbolatov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhanbolatov lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon looking to control but Zhanbolatov passes into half guard.
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhanbolatov pulls his head out easily.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Zhanbolatov has mounted him!
Zhanbolatov looking to finish Solomon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Solomon!
Zhanbolatov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Zhanbolatov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Zhanbolatov.
Solomon wants to hold on but Zhanbolatov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Solomon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zekariays Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhanbolatov throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solomon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhanbolatov misses with a looping left.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Solomon misses.
It seemed like Zhanbolatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Zhanbolatov.
A punch lands to the side of Solomon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solomon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhanbolatov under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon tries to clinch up
and Zhanbolatov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Solomon to the canvas!
Solomon is rocked!
Zhanbolatov works over Solomon with some ground and pound from guard.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zhanbolatov passes into side control.
Zhanbolatov grinds an elbow into Solomon's temple.
Oh Solomon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhanbolatov cracks Solomon with a big right hand but Solomon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zhanbolatov working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Zhanbolatov! That's hurt Solomon! Will he recover? Zhanbolatov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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