PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Andrijasevic (ranked 25281 p4p, 25384 weight class) and Reggie Larkin (ranked 655 p4p, 628 weight class). Reggie Larkin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Andrijasevic
vs
Larkin

180 cm
18
163
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
160
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Andrijasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrijasevic to the mat! Andrijasevic manages to get full guard.
Larkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrijasevic's head.
Andrijasevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrijasevic keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrijasevic wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrijasevic is keeping the position for now.

Andrijasevic is working an open guard so Larkin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andrijasevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Andrijasevic.
Andrijasevic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Andrijasevic closes the distance and clinches.
Andrijasevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Andrijasevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Larkin.
Andrijasevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin jumps guard but Andrijasevic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrijasevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrijasevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrijasevic working aggressively here.
Andrijasevic is trying to stall.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Andrijasevic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Andrijasevic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin 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.

Larkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Andrijasevic wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Andrijasevic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larkin is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrijasevic's head.
Larkin stays in close to Andrijasevic's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andrijasevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Luka Andrijasevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie Larkin.

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.
Larkin keeps the fight on the outside.

Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Andrijasevic's guard.
My spies in The Graveyard inform me that Larkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Larkin prevents Andrijasevic from getting back to his feet.
Larkin stays in close to Andrijasevic's body and controls the position.
Larkin stops Andrijasevic from standing up.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andrijasevic is looking to stand up but Larkin isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reggie Larkin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Andrijasevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andrijasevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrijasevic throws a leg kick

and Larkin counters with a single leg into guard. Andrijasevic didn't expect that.
Larkin passes into half guard.
Larkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andrijasevic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andrijasevic wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Larkin has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Andrijasevic taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Larkin!