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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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257 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown digs a good body shot into Harrington's ribs.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harrington trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to control the position but Harrington says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harrington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
Harrington throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Harrington thowing shots but they're missing.
Harrington landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown tries to reverse the position but Harrington maintains control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Harrington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harrington raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrington has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Brown tries to escape the position.
Harrington throws strikes from the back but Brown rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Brown.
Harrington is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Harrington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington postures up.
Harrington looking to pass the guard.
Harrington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harrington wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harrington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harrington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harrington wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ashley Harrington.
A punch lands to the side of Harrington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrington manages to avoid it.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Harrington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Harrington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Harrington controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrington tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Brown wants to control but Harrington postures up.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Harrington has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashley Harrington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ashley Harrington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paul Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrington wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown works over Harrington's head and body with a nice combination.
Harrington looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Harrington drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington slips nicely into half guard.
Harrington passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown is not content to let Harrington control the position.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrington decides to stand up.
Harrington slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrington.
Harrington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Harrington clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown misses with a hook
and Harrington counters with a good, hard body kick but Brown shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington slips under a jab.
Harrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Ashley Harrington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Harrington from controlling successfully.
Harrington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harrington defends well.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harrington defends well.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrington has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harrington wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrington is aware though and is defending well.
Harrington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Harrington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Harrington tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brown controls his leg.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harrington is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown gets full guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ashley Harrington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ashley Harrington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harrington tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrington tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Harrington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Harrington slips a straight right by Brown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrington.
Harrington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Harrington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown is working an open guard so Harrington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brown throws a right hand that Harrington ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrington also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrington.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrington tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrington.
Paul Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harrington.
Brown on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown prevents Harrington from improving position.
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 loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries to bench press Harrington off him but Harrington keeps the position.
Harrington controlling the position from side mount.
Harrington working away.
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Harrington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Harrington wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown wants to control but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brown can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown can't escape the position.
Harrington 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 looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harrington.
Brown tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrington has a good base and remains in mount.
Harrington looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harrington trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Harrington's attempts to control the action.
Paul Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashley Harrington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Harrington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harrington 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Harrington!
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energy
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hype
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