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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Larkin (ranked 6488 p4p, 23182 weight class) and John Wick (ranked 574 p4p, 663 weight class). Reggie Larkin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wick!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wick is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Wick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin postures up in Wick's guard and throws a big left but Wick blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wick wants to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch position.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wick as he jumps to the side.
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Wick's guard.
Larkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wick has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wick, up you get!
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Wick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Larkin is looking to improve his position but Wick isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin tries to hold on but Wick postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wick trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Wick avoids the attempt from Larkin to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Larkin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Wick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larkin.
Wick landing knees to the head.
It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wick controls his hands.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Wick has him pressed against the cage.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wick lands a knee to the head.
Wick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larkin's efforts to push away.
Larkin has Wick pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larkin jumps guard but Wick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin wants to break free but Wick has control.
Wick looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
Larkin is trying to trip Wick. He has hold of a leg but Wick is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larkin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Larkin is pushing down on Wick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wick is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.
Larkin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wick is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Wick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wick pinned against the cage. Wick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wick counter with a right hand.
Reggie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wick but Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wick moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Wick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wick, pushing him back against the cage.
Wick scores a nice knee to the body.
Wick lands an elbow that stopped Larkin in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wick drops Larkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Larkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Larkin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin is pushing Wick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Larkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wick is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
John Wick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wick tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wick working hard to break the clinch.
Wick tries to break free but Larkin pushes him back against the cage.
Wick is trying to break free.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wick after a bit of a struggle.
Wick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick lands a good knee to the midsection. Larkin won't want to take too many of those.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Wick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reggie Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Wick lands a damaging elbow.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick tries to circle away but Larkin has him pinned against the cage.
Larkin is trying to pull guard but Wick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
As Wick backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Larkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wick swivels and escapes.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin just leaning against Wick, taking a breather.
Wick connects with a knee to the head.
Reggie Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wick is trying to stall.
Wick working the clinch nicely. Larkin is working for position but Wick cracks him with a big knee to the head! Larkin crumples up against the cage and Wick lands two more shots before the ref can save Larkin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Wick!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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