PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Larsson
vs
Adams

195 cm
28
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
277 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams misses the body punch

and Larsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larsson.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson wants to hit a switch here but Adams passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Larsson there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson 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.
Adams is trying to control. Larsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Larsson is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larsson avoid being mounted?
Larsson tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Larsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Larsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Larsson tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Larsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larsson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.
Larsson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Larsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larsson passes to side control.
Larsson cracks Adams with a big elbow.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Larsson.
Adams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson slows the pace down.
Larsson is putting a hurting on Adams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Larsson dominates the positioning.
Tobias Larsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larsson lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Larsson swings around for an armbar but Adams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larsson's guard.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.

Larsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Larsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larsson working the head and body with strikes.
Larsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Larsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larsson controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four 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.
Larsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Adams tries to kick Larsson off but Larsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Larsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adams throws a chopping leg kick but Larsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Larsson takes one to the side of the head.

Larsson moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Larsson.
Larsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adams tries to circle away but Larsson has him pinned against the cage.
Adams taking a breather.
Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson slowing the pace effectively.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Larsson tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Larsson has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams is trying to stall.

Larsson drags the fight down to the ground.

Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adams has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Adams manages to pass to side control!
Larsson is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Larsson there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Larsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larsson is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tobias Larsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Adams clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Larsson has Adams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Larsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adams tumbling to the mat - Larsson dives into Adams's guard.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Larsson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adams closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson jumps guard but Adams stands there with Larsson around his waist. Larsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Adams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson lands with a right to the head.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Larsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clarence Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsson thinking.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsson tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams slips under a jab from Larsson.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Adams rushes Larsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Larsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams won't allow Larsson to sweep him here.
Larsson working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson misses with a right hand
and Adams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larsson misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias Larsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Larsson had his way with Clarence Adams in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Larsson dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Larsson's head and hops out.
Larsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Larsson shoots in.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Larsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tobias Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams cracks Larsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Larsson misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson scores with a nice head shot.
Adams swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick!
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsson.
Adams throws a leg kick but Larsson moved away.
Larsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larsson.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Larsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tobias Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson misses with a body shot.

Larsson pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson is working Adams over against the cage.
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larsson.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Clarence Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Larsson!
Tobias Larsson retains his heavyweight title!
Tobias Larsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.