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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rene Neri!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neri sprawls well. Neri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Larkin dives in and scores a takedown into Neri's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (0) Neri
Neri is looking for a triangle here but Larkin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (5) vs (0) Neri
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neri is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Larkin is staying active.
Neri tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neri is still trying to improve position.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
Neri has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Larkin trying to control the position but Neri is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin taking a breather here.
Neri prevents Larkin from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Larkin working away.
Larkin controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neri can't do much from the bottom here.
Neri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larkin (5) vs (4) Neri
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larkin can't escape the position.
Neri looking to hold on to the position here but Larkin rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Larkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neri's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (7) vs (4) Neri
Neri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Larkin is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Neri wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin content to control rather than advance.
Neri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neri wants to control but Larkin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (10) vs (4) Neri
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neri is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Neri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neri trying to remain calm as Larkin controls from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (10) vs (6) Neri
Larkin is looking to improve his position.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin wants to control but Neri is keeping busy.
Neri uses his free foot to push down on Larkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Larkin. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (10) vs (9) Neri
Neri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larkin is looking to escape.
Larkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larkin is looking to improve his position but Neri isn't that keen on the idea.
Neri controlling the position easily from mount.
Neri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Larkin tries to lock up and control but Neri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin gets back to half guard.
Larkin wants to control but Neri is keeping busy.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin gets back to full guard.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Neri wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Neri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Neri is now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neri works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (10) vs (12) Neri
Neri is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Larkin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Larkin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (12) vs (12) Neri
Neri wants to improve his position but instead Larkin has moved into half guard.
Larkin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Neri! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (15) vs (12) Neri
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Neri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neri 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.
Larkin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Larkin is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Neri keeps moving.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (15) vs (14) Neri
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neri wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Neri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (15) vs (17) Neri
Neri trying to control the position but Larkin is working away.
Larkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Neri wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin moves into full guard.
Neri trying to move into half guard but instead Larkin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (17) vs (17) Neri
Larkin won't allow Neri to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Neri is keeping the position.
Neri working a defensive guard but Larkin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (20) vs (17) Neri
And that's the end of the fight!
Larkin takes the fight on points by 20 to 17.
A very excited looking Conor Larkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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