PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kulata Bitok (ranked 24712 p4p, 3145 weight class) and Conor Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bitok
vs
Larkin

182 cm
20
160
12 - 21 - 2

186 cm
39
163
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

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 12 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulata Bitok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin digs a good hook to Bitok's body.
Bitok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.

Larkin scores with a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Bitok is keeping the position.
Larkin controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin pushing down on Bitok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Bitok defends it.
Larkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bitok shoots for a double leg takedown but Larkin sprawls well. He's pushed Bitok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Larkin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitok fails with the takedown
and Larkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Larkin lands a jab-cross combination.
Bitok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Bitok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larkin on the ground.
Bitok being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Larkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larkin advances to half guard.
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Bitok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Larkin lands with a cross.
Larkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bitok's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Bitok's head back.
Larkin works Bitok's body with a nice hook.
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Conor Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Larkin.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
Bitok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bitok in his tracks.
Larkin thumps Bitok with a low kick.
Larkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bitok's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Larkin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin connects with a high kick.
Larkin connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Larkin finds it's way through Bitok's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Larkin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Larkin.
Larkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
Larkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Bitok off the cage and back into range.
Bitok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bitok gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larkin scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin thumps Bitok with a low kick.
Larkin cracks Bitok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bitok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Bitok takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bitok takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larkin cracks Bitok with an open hand slap.
Bitok's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitok scrambles back to his feet.
Bitok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larkin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bitok shoots in looking for a takedown. Larkin tries to sprawl out of it but Bitok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larkin is working Bitok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Larkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Bitok off the cage and back into range.
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bitok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Larkin.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Bitok moves out of range.
Bitok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Larkin cracks Bitok with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Larkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Larkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin scores with a one two! Bitok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larkin misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.

Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Larkin working Bitok over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larkin is looking for a kimura but Bitok is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin is taking a breather. Bitok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Larkin works his way into side control.

Larkin has hold of Bitok's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bitok seems comfortable defending it but Larkin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bitok is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bitok is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Larkin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Larkin!
Conor Larkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.