PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brendan Solomon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laurier
vs
Solomon

190 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Angry Beaver Clothing

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfred Laurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurier was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon scores with a shot to the body.
Laurier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Laurier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Solomon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Solomon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Solomon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laurier is working away from the top position though.
Solomon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Solomon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Solomon working for a triangle but Laurier defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurier trying to move into half guard but instead Solomon has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Laurier keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.

Laurier has his feet on Solomon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Laurier defending well as Solomon loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Laurier slips under a jab.
Laurier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laurier looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Laurier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laurier shoots for a takedown but Solomon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Solomon lands a left and a right that send Laurier crashing to the mat, dazed. Solomon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Laurier is rocked!

It looks like Wilfred Laurier has been cut.
Laurier is breathing heavily.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Laurier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon misses with a straight left.
Laurier seems to have got his legs back now.
Solomon misses with the combination.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laurier was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Solomon scores with a three punch combo!
Solomon cracks Laurier with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Solomon misses the target.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laurier manages to avoid it.
A big left from Solomon misses.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laurier.
Solomon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laurier.
Solomon throws a shot from downtown. Laurier moves away and avoids it.
Laurier shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solomon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Laurier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brendan Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurier moves in looking to clinch but Solomon pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurier shoots in but Solomon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solomon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Laurier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Solomon throws a series of punches but Laurier avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Laurier with that takedown attempt.
Solomon stuffs the takedown.
Laurier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a hook. Laurier ducked under it nicely.
Solomon looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurier is just out of range.

Solomon lands a left and a right that send Laurier crashing to the mat, dazed. Solomon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Solomon swinging wildly here.

Laurier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Solomon's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon is trying to maintain the position but Laurier is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Solomon working a defensive guard here.
Laurier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solomon is trying to control the position but Laurier postures up.
Laurier won't allow Solomon to sweep him here.

Solomon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laurier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laurier wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solomon takes a swing at Laurier's ribcage but misses.
Solomon missing with a left hand there. Laurier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon throws a series of punches but Laurier avoids them all with ease.
Solomon scores with a hook to the body. Laurier takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solomon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Laurier shoots in for a takedown but Solomon shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Laurier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon digs a good body shot into Laurier's ribs.
Brendan Solomon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solomon lands a with a good body shot.
Brendan Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a jab to Laurier's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Solomon.
Solomon throws a leg kick but Laurier sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solomon digs a good hook to Laurier's body.
Solomon throws a nice looking combination but Laurier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laurier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Solomon.
Solomon misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Laurier avoids the head kick by Solomon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon takes a swing at Laurier's ribcage but misses.
Laurier shoots for a takedown but Solomon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laurier connects with the punch.
A big right from Laurier misses.
Solomon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurier.
Laurier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
Laurier avoids the head kick by Solomon.

Laurier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solomon is trying to defend but Laurier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solomon is not content to let Laurier control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Solomon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilfred Laurier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laurier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brendan Solomon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Solomon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laurier.

Solomon drops Laurier with a beautiful combination! Laurier stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Solomon is looking for the KO!
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laurier.
Laurier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solomon lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurier has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Solomon scores with a nice strike.
Laurier shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Laurier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon jabs at Laurier's body.
Solomon throws a right hand that Laurier ducks under and follows up with a left that Laurier also avoids with ease.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
Laurier avoids a punch combination nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laurier is trying to work for a kimura but Solomon is defending well.
Laurier is trying to control. Solomon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Solomon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Laurier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laurier.
Solomon regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Solomon looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solomon is on top in guard.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Laurier is keeping the position.
Laurier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wilfred Laurier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Laurier pushes Solomon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laurier.
Solomon misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laurier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solomon tries to avoid it but Laurier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solomon to the ground. Solomon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laurier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurier misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Solomon as Laurier shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Solomon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Solomon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

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