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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beau Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Beau Callaghan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jarrod Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larkin sprawls well. Larkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callaghan gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Callaghan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Larkin's efforts to push away.
Callaghan pulls guard.
Callaghan looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Larkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaghan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Callaghan is keeping the position.
Callaghan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Callaghan trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Callaghan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Callaghan tries to clinch up.
Larkin rushes Callaghan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Callaghan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Larkin after a bit of a struggle.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Callaghan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larkin to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callaghan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callaghan misses with a takedown attempt - Larkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Callaghan moves in looking to clinch but Larkin pushes him off.
Callaghan tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Larkin manages to break the clinch.
Larkin instigates a clinch.
Larkin avoiding damage.
Callaghan drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan working a defensive guard here.
Larkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Callaghan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Larkin pushing down on Callaghan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Callaghan has one foot on Larkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Callaghan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Callaghan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Callaghan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Callaghan tries to keep at a distance but Larkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Callaghan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Callaghan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Callaghan shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Larkin clinches.
Callaghan jumps guard.
Larkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Larkin darts in and clinches Callaghan up against the cage.
Larkin is trying to force a seperation but Callaghan has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Larkin to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Callaghan.
Callaghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Larkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Larkin.
Callaghan wants to take the fight to the mat but Larkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Larkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin drives through and clinches with Callaghan against the cage.
Larkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Callaghan is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin digs a right hand into Callaghan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callaghan's gas tank.
Callaghan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Larkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Larkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Larkin - that landed with a thud.
Larkin wants to break free but Callaghan has control.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin controlling the action here for a moment.
Callaghan keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larkin is trying to push Callaghan away but Callaghan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Callaghan is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is pressed up against the cage. Callaghan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larkin down to the mat. Larkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Larkin lands with a nice combination. Callaghan backs away looking to recover.
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larkin keeps control of Callaghan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Callaghan backwards.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Callaghan is controlling the position.
Larkin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callaghan.
Larkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Larkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Larkin.
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Callaghan looks for a takedown but Larkin sprawls well.
Callaghan is looking to clinch.
Larkin clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Callaghan has double underhooks.
Callaghan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Callaghan tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Callaghan won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Larkin drives through and clinches with Callaghan against the cage.
Callaghan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larkin stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
Callaghan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Callaghan has Larkin pressed against the cage, preventing Larkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Larkin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Larkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin just leaning against Callaghan, taking a breather.
Larkin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Larkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larkin lands a shot to the body.
Callaghan struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larkin wants to break free but Callaghan has control.
Larkin wants to break free but Callaghan has control.
Larkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually Callaghan drops back down to his feet.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larkin.
Callaghan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larkin lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Larkin.
Callaghan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larkin to keep the fight standing.
Callaghan is trying to drag Larkin to the mat but Larkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jarrod Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Callaghan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan wants to stall.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Callaghan prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Callaghan jumps guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Callaghan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin tries to break free but Callaghan pushes him back against the cage.
Callaghan wants to stall.
Callaghan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Larkin.
Callaghan avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Larkin tries to get set, Callaghan tries to push him back and clinch up but Larkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Larkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Callaghan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Larkin has Callaghan pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Larkin won't allow it.
Larkin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Callaghan looking for a takedown.
Larkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Callaghan jumps guard but Larkin stands there with Callaghan around his waist. Callaghan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Larkin gets underhooks to prevent Callaghan's takedown attempt.
Callaghan prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Larkin effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.
Beau Callaghan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin lands a shot to the body.
Callaghan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrod Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrod Larkin!
Jarrod Larkin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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