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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Larkin (ranked 974 p4p, 120 weight class) and Balder Bull (ranked 2054 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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169 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
A big right from Bull misses.
Larkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
A little jabbing left from Bull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Bull sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bull looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Bull avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bull's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larkin lands the left hand.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull walks into a stiff left hand from Larkin.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Bull tries to counter with a clinch but Larkin shakes him off and moves away.
Larkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bull!
Bull manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Larkin prevents Bull from standing back up.
Larkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Bull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Larkin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bull screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Larkin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Conor Larkin!
After winning the bout, Conor Larkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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