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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Soliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soliman has chosen detox as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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224 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JJ Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Soliman!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Soliman misses its intended target.
Sutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soliman swivels and escapes.
Sutton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sutton tries for a takedown but Soliman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Soliman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sutton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sutton is looking to take a break and control but Soliman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soliman is pushing Sutton's head away, looking to escape. Sutton manages to hold on to the position though.
Sutton trying to control the action but Soliman is working from the bottom.
Sutton prevents Soliman from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soliman tries to bench press Sutton off him but Sutton keeps the position.
Sutton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sutton tries to score with some ground and pound. Soliman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sutton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soliman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sutton but great work by Soliman.
Sutton tries to improve position but can't.
Sutton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sutton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Soliman pulls his head out easily.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Sutton looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Sutton wants to improve his position but Soliman is controlling well.
Sutton won't allow Soliman to pass to mount.
Sutton is looking to improve his position.
Sutton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soliman swivels and escapes.
Sutton walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soliman, as that shot connected.
Soliman lands a nice hook to Sutton's body. Sutton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Soliman.
Soliman connects with a crisp jab.
Sutton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soliman sends Sutton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Soliman is motioning to the referee to let Sutton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sutton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soliman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from Soliman.
Sutton ducks straight into an uppercut from Soliman and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sutton maanges to regain guard straight away.
Oh Sutton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutton is looking for a triangle here but Soliman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sutton seems to have got his legs back now.
Soliman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice uppercut there from Soliman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sutton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soliman lands a slapping body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Soliman.
Soliman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soliman cracks Sutton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soliman works Sutton's body with a nice hook.
Soliman lands a body shot.
Soliman moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sutton dodges the punch combination from Soliman.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soliman lands a jab-cross combination.
Soliman misses with a looping left.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soliman as he avoids it easily.
Sutton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soliman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Soliman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soliman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton wants to work for an arm triangle but Soliman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sutton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sutton is looking to pass Soliman's guard but actually Soliman recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman seems keen to control Sutton's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soliman keeping moving, preventing Sutton from controlling successfully.
Soliman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sutton is one step ahead there.
Soliman pulls Sutton in close to prevent any damage.
Sutton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soliman keeping full guard, as Sutton tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sutton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sutton trying to control the position from guard on top but Soliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soliman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soliman.
Sutton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soliman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Soliman throws a head kick that half lands.
Soliman thuds his right hand into Sutton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soliman.
Soliman digs a good body shot into Sutton's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman swinging wilding here.
Sutton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soliman pinned against the cage. Soliman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutton manages to avoid it.
Soliman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sutton momentarily.
Sutton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soliman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soliman works Sutton's body with a nice hook.
Soliman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soliman cracks Sutton with an open hand slap.
Sutton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soliman's waist but Soliman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sutton off to one side.
Soliman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Soliman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutton doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Soliman finds it's way through Sutton's defenses.
Soliman misses the shot to the body.
Sutton takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soliman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sutton's hands.
Soliman scores with a hook to the body. Sutton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sutton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soliman lands a jab to Sutton's midsection.
Sutton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soliman scores with a jab.
Soliman scores with a shot to the body.
Soliman lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Soliman works over Sutton's head and body with a nice combination.
Sutton fails to land the takedown.
Sutton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soliman cracks Sutton with a good jab.
Sutton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soliman swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soliman connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soliman lands with a straight right. Sutton didn't see that one coming.
Soliman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sutton shoots for a takedown but Soliman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sutton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soliman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soliman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soliman throws a series of punches but Sutton moves out of range.
Sutton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soliman sprawls well initially but Sutton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Soliman won't allow Sutton to pass to mount.
Soliman is looking to control Sutton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soliman avoid being mounted?
Sutton thows a huge punch but Soliman dodges it nicely.
Sutton is working for a kimura but Soliman is defending it quite comfortably.
Soliman is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutton prevents Soliman from standing back up.
Soliman pushes Sutton off and gets back to his feet.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soliman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence Soliman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soliman throws a series of strikes that have Sutton backpedaling.
Sutton fails to land the takedown.
Soliman lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sutton lands in his opponent's guard.
Soliman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutton.
Sutton passes Soliman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sutton wants to free his trapped foot but Soliman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soliman is looking to control Sutton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soliman avoid being mounted?
Soliman is pressing down on Sutton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
JJ Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soliman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman looking for a sweep. Not yet Soliman, not yet.
Sutton trying to control the position from guard on top but Soliman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutton tries to free his leg and advance position but Soliman is retaining full guard.
Soliman pulls Sutton in close to prevent any damage.
Soliman is trying to keep Sutton in close.
Sutton drops back looking for a leg! Soliman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soliman manages to kick Sutton off! Sutton jumps back into Soliman's guard.
Sutton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soliman is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Soliman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soliman 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Soliman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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