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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virne has chosen Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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255 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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187 cm
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262 lbs
21 - 35 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Virne has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Virne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Larsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Larsson avoiding damage as Virne throws knees to the body.
Virne leaning against his opponent.
Virne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larsson's guard.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Larsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virne is aware though and is defending well.
Larsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson working for a triangle but Virne defends it easily.
Virne controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virne 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.
Virne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Larsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Virne has picked Larsson up and slammed him! Larsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Virne manages to pass to side control!
Larsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Virne off and has taken his back!
Larsson looking to break Virne's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Virne remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Larsson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Larsson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Virne reverses the position brilliantly into Larsson's guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virne lands a couple of elbows.
Larsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Virne stacks Larsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Virne!
Virne decides to stand back up. Virne steps back and let's Larsson get back to his feet.
Larsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virne but Virne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virne clinches up with Larsson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne is pushing Larsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Virne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Larsson's guard.
Larsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larsson working for a triangle but Virne defends it easily.
Virne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne throwing strikes from guard but Larsson blocks nicely.
Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Virne passes into half guard.
Virne 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.
Virne lands with a punch from half guard.
Virne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larsson looking for submissions off his back.
Larsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Virne fails with the takedown.
Larsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Virne rushes Larsson and presses him up against the cage.
Virne pulls guard successfully.
Virne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Virne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Virne keeps moving.
Virne wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Larsson trying to control but Virne is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Larsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Virne is trying to defend but Larsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Virne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virne wants to improve his position but Larsson is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne is trying to stand up here but Larsson is controlling him well.
Larsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virne trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Virne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Virne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Larsson has Virne in his guard.
Larsson controls Virne momentarily but Virne frees himself.
Virne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jarppi Virne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larsson is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson has his foot on Virne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virne works his way back into a safe position though.
Virne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Virne trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Virne escapes and throws Larsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Larsson is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarppi Virne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Virne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Virne jumps into guard, dragging Larsson to the mat.
Larsson preventing the sweep.
Larsson looking to sit in guard and control but Virne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Virne trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson is trying to keep Virne in close.
Virne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Virne defends easily.
Virne is stalling in the full guard.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Virne from controlling successfully.
Larsson looking for a guillotine here but Virne defends easily.
Virne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virne has managed to get both his arms back between Larsson's legs - danger averted.
Jarppi Virne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larsson working for submissions but it's allowed Virne to get to half guard.
Well, if Virne is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Virne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virne pulls his head out easily.
Virne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Larsson controlling from the top position.
Virne is trying to control the position but Larsson postures up.
Jack Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Virne is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarppi Virne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virne 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarppi Virne!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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