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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Soliman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soliman has chosen detox as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Soliman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Soliman connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Familia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Familia stuns Soliman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Familia connects with a nice looking jab.
Soliman misses the shot to the body.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soliman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Soliman.
Soliman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Familia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soliman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Familia.
Familia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Soliman does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Familia. That snapped Soliman's head back.
Soliman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soliman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Familia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soliman but Soliman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Familia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Familia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Familia misses with a hook.
Familia throws the left hand but Soliman avoids the punch easily.
Soliman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Familia counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman moves out of range of the strikes.
Familia throws a jab but it's blocked by Soliman.
Soliman misses with an uppercut. Familia saw that one coming.
Familia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soliman manages to avoid it.
Familia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soliman throws a jab but it's blocked by Familia.
Soliman feints and then cracks Familia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Familia down.
Soliman scores with a jab. Familia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Familia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soliman finds it's way round the side to connect with Familia's head.
Soliman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Soliman misses with a hook to the body
and Familia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Familia throws a hook but Soliman blocks it.
Familia throws a shot from downtown. Soliman moves away and avoids it.
Soliman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Familia. That did some damage!
Familia is breathing heavily.
Soliman slips under a jab.
Soliman throws a series of strikes that have Familia backpedaling.
Familia dives in and grabs Soliman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soliman pushes down on Familia's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Familia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Familia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soliman misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman misses with a two punch combination.
Familia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Soliman there.
Familia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Soliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Soliman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soliman throws a combination. Familia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soliman delivers a nice body kick.
Soliman connects with a single shot there.
Soliman lands a jab to the nose.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soliman. Familia shrugs it off though.
Soliman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soliman.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soliman!
Familia is rocked!
Soliman lands a nice shot that snaps Familia's head back.
Nice body kick from Soliman.
Soliman cracks Familia with a good jab.
Familia misses with a hook.
Soliman misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Soliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soliman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Familia.
Soliman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soliman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Familia avoids the head kick by Soliman.
Soliman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Familia circles away quickly and effectively.
Familia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soliman.
Soliman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soliman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Familia's head.
Lawrence Soliman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soliman scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Familia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soliman - the referee stops the clock and Familia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soliman. Familia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling a little - Soliman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Familia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Soliman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soliman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Familia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soliman scores with a decent looking hook.
Soliman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Familia was well out of range. Poor timing from Soliman.
Familia tries for a takedown but Soliman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman looks to land a left hand but Familia moved out of range nicely.
Soliman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soliman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Familia at a distance.
Familia drops his hands momentarily and Soliman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Soliman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Familia doesn't seem phased though.
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Familia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Soliman.
Familia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soliman lunges at Familia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Familia's hand.
Familia slips a straight right by Soliman.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Familia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soliman.
Familia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soliman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Familia takes one on the button.
Familia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia misses with a double jab
and Soliman counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Soliman dominated that round.
That's time! Familia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soliman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soliman looks to land a left hand but Familia moved out of range nicely.
Soliman scores with the left hand. Familia knows he should have avoided that one.
Soliman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Familia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Familia fails to land the takedown.
Familia lunges at Soliman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soliman's hand.
Soliman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soliman scores with a nice strike.
Soliman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soliman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Familia lands a jab.
Familia looks to score with a jab to the body but Soliman is just out of range.
Familia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Familia throws a hook but Soliman avoids it easily.
Familia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soliman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Familia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soliman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Familia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Familia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soliman - that will leave a mark!
Soliman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Familia's head backwards.
Familia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Familia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soliman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Soliman catches Familia right on the button with a cross.
Soliman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soliman throws a sloppy head kick and Familia moves out of range easily.
Soliman scores with a spinning back kick!
Soliman misses with an uppercut.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman cracks a nice hook into Familia's ribs.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Familia walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soliman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soliman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soliman.
Familia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soliman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Familia throws a shot from downtown. Soliman moves away and avoids it.
Soliman lands a jab.
Soliman sizes up Familia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Familia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soliman.
Soliman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soliman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soliman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Familia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soliman lands with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Soliman lands with an overhand left.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman scores with a hook to the body. Familia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman catches Familia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soliman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Familia throws a hook to the side of Soliman's head but Soliman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soliman takes a swing at Familia's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Soliman - just one landing.
Soliman jabs Familia right on the nose. Familia blinks but takes it well.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soliman lands a with a good body shot.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soliman throws a nice looking combination but Familia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soliman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Familia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Familia tries to move into range but Soliman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soliman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soliman thuds his right hand into Familia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Familia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soliman connects with a body shot.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Familia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soliman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soliman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Soliman.
Soliman digs a good body shot into Familia's ribs.
Soliman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence Soliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soliman cracks Familia with a good jab.
Soliman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soliman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Familia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soliman scores with a one two! Familia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soliman.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Familia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soliman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soliman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soliman scores with a body shot.
Familia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soliman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Soliman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Familia misses with a looping right.
Soliman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Familia manages to avoid it.
Soliman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Familia throws a big shot that misses.
Soliman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Familia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soliman.
Familia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Familia lands with a straight right. Soliman didn't see that one coming.
Soliman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Familia.
Soliman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Familia. That did some damage!
Soliman thuds his shin into the meat of Familia's side.
Familia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Familia moves forwards but Soliman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Soliman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soliman cracks Familia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Familia defending well as Soliman loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soliman jabs at Familia's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soliman lands a body shot.
Familia avoids a kick to the body.
Familia slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soliman.
Soliman misses with a body shot.
Soliman throws a head kick that misses.
Soliman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Familia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Familia blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Soliman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Familia doesn't seem phased though.
Soliman connects with a jab.
Familia walks into a left hand.
Soliman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soliman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Soliman.
Soliman thuds his shin into the meat of Familia's side.
Soliman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Familia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Familia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soliman catches Familia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Familia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soliman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soliman misses with a shot to the body
and Familia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soliman stalks Familia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Familia's face. Familia staggers backwards, shaken.
Familia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soliman to score with a decent uppercut.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soliman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soliman connects with a nice looking jab.
Soliman cracks the inside of Familia's front leg.
Familia seems to have got his legs back now.
Soliman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Soliman lands a with a good body shot.
Soliman looks to land a combination but Familia avoids it well.
Soliman lands a nice shot that snaps Familia's head back.
Soliman lands with a nice body kick.
Familia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Soliman finds it's way through Familia's defenses.
Soliman misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soliman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Familia.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soliman, right into the meat.
Soliman swings for the body but Familia moves out of range.
Soliman lunges at Familia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Familia's hand.
A jab lands there for Soliman.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Familia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Familia misses.
Soliman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soliman slips under a jab.
Soliman ducks under a wild hook from Familia.
Soliman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman stuns Familia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Soliman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soliman cracks a nice hook into Familia's ribs.
Soliman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soliman misses with a looping right.
Soliman scores with a kick to the body.
Soliman tests Familia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soliman is looking to slow Familia down with leg kicks.
Soliman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Familia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Soliman coming out on top.
Familia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soliman. Soliman obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soliman thuds a left hand into Familia's body.
Soliman with a jab.
Familia slips a jab and a cross from Soliman.
Soliman looks to score with a jab to the body but Familia is just out of range.
Soliman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Familia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Familia takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soliman misses with a body kick.
Soliman lands a right hook to the body.
Soliman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Familia.
Chris Familia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soliman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Soliman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soliman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Soliman!
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