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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Larsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Larsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brown throws a right hand that Larsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsson also avoids with ease.
Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Paul Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Brown misses with a combination
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Larsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larsson is working away from the top position though.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Larsson wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Larsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Larsson has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brown wants to control but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larsson mounts Brown! Really nice guard pass there!
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown won't allow Larsson to pass to mount.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson.
Brown trying to control but Larsson postures up.
Larsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsson has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Larsson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Larsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larsson moves away from the strike by Brown.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jack Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown cracks Larsson with an open hand slap.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brown jabs Larsson right on the nose. Larsson blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses the body punch
and Larsson counters with a two punch combo.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Larsson seems unphased.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Brown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Larsson is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larsson to get the leverage.
Brown is not content to let Larsson control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Larsson eventually gives up the hold.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Larsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Larsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsson has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Larsson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Larsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Larsson fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Brown 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!
Larsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsson looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Larsson drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Larsson defends easily.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Jack Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Larsson won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown looking to control.
Brown working for a triangle but Larsson defends it easily.
Larsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Larsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Larsson.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown has his foot on Larsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsson pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larsson controlling the pace for now.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Larsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Larsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown staying busy and making it hard for Larsson to control.
Larsson has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Larsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brown has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Larsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown tries to roll but Larsson sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Larsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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