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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jyytti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mass Destruction (Reincarnation) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tobias Larsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jyrki Jyytti's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Jyytti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a jab when Jyytti was well out of range.
Jyytti takes one to the chin there.
Jyytti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson shoots in for a double leg but Jyytti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jyytti tries to clinch up but Larsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyytti looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Larsson has managed to clinch.
Jyytti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Tobias Larsson has been cut.
Larsson stalls.
Larsson pushes Jyytti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jyytti being controlled against the cage.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jyytti backwards.
Larsson digs a right hand into Jyytti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jyytti's gas tank.
Jyytti just leaning against Larsson, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larsson lands a body punch.
Jyytti looks winded!
Larsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jyytti is trying to keep an underhook but Larsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jyytti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larsson lands strikes from half guard.
Larsson drops an elbow to the side of Jyytti's head.
Larsson is trying to work for a kimura but Jyytti is defending well.
Larsson working over Jyytti with some ground and pound. Jyytti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larsson connects with a nice short shot to Jyytti's temple.
Jyytti trying to control here.
Larsson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to mount his opponent but Jyytti defends it.
Larsson is working hard here to advance position.
Jyytti wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Larsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Jyytti is defending well.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jyytti's head.
Jyytti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jyytti keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jyytti has hold of Larsson's hands but Larsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jyytti is not content to let Larsson control the position.
Jyytti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jyytti wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson stalling.
Jyytti trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Jyytti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jyytti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsson manages to avoid it.
Larsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Jyytti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jyytti is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyytti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jyytti trying to control but Larsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larsson cracks Jyytti with a good jab.
Jyytti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyytti misses with a hook
and Larsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jyytti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Jyytti misses.
Larsson blocks a jab.
Jyrki Jyytti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Jyytti lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyytti tries to keep at a distance but Larsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Larsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jyytti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyytti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jyytti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jyytti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Jyytti defends easily.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jyytti can do to turn this around?
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
Larsson is looking for a triangle but Jyytti pushes his legs off easily.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
Larsson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson has his foot on Jyytti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jyytti works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jyytti is aware though and is defending well.
Jyytti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jyytti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jyytti gets full guard.
Jyytti is looking for a triangle but Larsson pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jyytti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsson postures up.
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyytti looking to control.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Jyytti is keeping the position.
Larsson landing with the ground and pound.
Tobias Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson lands a couple of elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyytti wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson with a nice head shot there.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Jyytti keeps moving.
Jyytti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larsson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Larsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jyytti swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Jyytti misses with a straight left.
Jyytti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Larsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jyytti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tobias Larsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jyytti wants the takedown. Larsson is fighting it off but Jyytti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larsson's guard against the cage.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
Larsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jyytti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyytti looking to pass the guard.
Jyytti stopping the sweep attempt from Larsson.
Larsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jyytti's guard.
Jyytti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jyytti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Jyytti keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jyytti being controlled here, momentarily.
Larsson postures up and lands a big shot to Jyytti's brow.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Jyytti blocks nicely.
Jyytti keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Jyytti.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jyytti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobias Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jyytti looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Jyytti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larsson throws a good cross that connects.
Jyytti lands a really nice looking cross but Larsson seems unphased.
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!
Jyytti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Larsson!
Larsson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jyytti off and has taken his back!
Jyytti trying to control the hands but Larsson won't let him.
Jyytti breaks Larsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jyytti trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Jyytti throwing strikes but missing.
Larsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsson, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jyytti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Jyytti defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tobias Larsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Jyytti misses its intended target.
Larsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Jyytti misses.
Larsson lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jyytti.
Jyytti wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
Jyytti missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jyytti missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jyytti doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Jyytti.
A big left from Larsson misses.
Larsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jyytti fails to land with a series of punches.
Jyytti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jyytti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larsson.
Jyytti dives in and grabs Larsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsson pushes down on Jyytti's head and hops out.
Jyytti is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jyytti misses with a straight left.
Jyytti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jyytti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyytti loads up on a big right hand but Larsson slips the punch.
Jyytti takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Jyytti scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyytti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson leaves Jyytti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyytti closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larsson quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jyytti is trying to work for a kimura but Larsson is defending well.
Jyytti is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti wants to pass the guard but Larsson is defending well.
Jyytti is thwarting Larsson's attempts to control the position.
Jyytti thows a huge punch but Larsson dodges it nicely.
Jyytti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Larsson is not content to let Jyytti control the position.
Jyytti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to improve his position.
Larsson is trying to control but can't.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jyytti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larsson keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larsson is looking to improve his position.
Jyytti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Jyytti dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Larsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jyytti connects with a jab.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Jyytti.
Larsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jyytti misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a nice body shot.
Larsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jyytti at a distance.
Jyytti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jyytti is looking to take a break and control but Larsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larsson is looking to control Jyytti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Jyytti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Jyytti has control of the leg.
Jyytti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jyytti is working for a kimura but Larsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Larsson is looking to control Jyytti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Larsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jyytti pulls his head out easily.
Jyytti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jyytti.
Jyytti is looking to advance position but Larsson won't allow it.
Jyytti is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jyrki Jyytti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jyytti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larsson tries to roll over but Jyytti keeps him under control.
Larsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyytti working over Larsson with some ground and pound. Larsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jyytti is nestled in close to Larsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tobias Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson trying to control from the bottom.
Larsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jyytti trying to control from Larsson's half guard. Larsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jyytti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jyytti stays in close to Larsson's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson controlling Jyytti's posture.
Jyytti chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyytti postures up in Larsson's guard and throws a big left but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson pulls Jyytti in close to his closed guard and prevents Jyytti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Larsson keeping full guard, as Jyytti tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Jyytti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Larsson!
Tobias Larsson retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tobias Larsson made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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