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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Justis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larkin is trying to defend but Justis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Larkin (0) vs (2) Justis
Larkin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Justis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Justis is controlling well.
Justis stalling away here and it's allowed Larkin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Larkin is retaining full guard.
Larkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Larkin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Justis tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Larkin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Larkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Justis is aware though and is defending well.
Larkin seems keen to control Justis's posture.
Larkin is looking to sweep but instead, Justis has passed into half guard.
Justis wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy. #T2#
Larkin is pressing down on Justis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Justis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Justis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Larkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Justis tries to free his leg and advance position but Larkin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (0) vs (5) Justis
Justis wants to take a breather but Larkin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Justis.
Justis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Larkin managing to control the position.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larkin controlling the position.
Justis wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving. #SUB#
Larkin working for a triangle but Justis defends it easily.
Justis passes into half guard. #T5##SUB#
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Justis is very close to passing his half guard.
Justis stalling away here and it's allowed Larkin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Larkin pulls Justis in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Justis wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Justis looking to pass the guard.
Larkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Justis is one step ahead there.
Justis trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Justis tries to pass. #T7#
Justis wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin has his hands on Justis's head, controlling the position.
Justis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larkin's guard.
Justis content to control rather than advance.
Justis wants to take a breather but Larkin is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Justis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Justis is controlling well.
Justis trying to control from half guard but Larkin is working away. #SUB2#
Justis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Justis is looking for a kimura here.
#T9#
Larkin trying to control here.
Larkin is looking to improve his position.
Justis is looking to stall here but Larkin recovers full guard.
Larkin is pulling down on Justis's head. It's preventing any offense from Justis, at least for the moment.#T10#
Justis controlling from the top position.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justis preventing the sweep.
Larkin has control of Justis's left arm, preventing Justis from doing any damage. #T11#
Justis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Justis tries to pass.
Larkin trying to keep a closed guard but Justis is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Larkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Larkin working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Justis pushes his legs off easily.
Justis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justis trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Justis slips nicely into half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Justis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larkin is just riding it out for now. Justis eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Justis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Justis.
Larkin is pressing down on Justis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Larkin trying to keep a closed guard but Justis is proving a slippery customer.
Justis wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Justis looking to sit in guard and control but Larkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (5) Justis
Larkin is fighting to break Justis's control of his arms but Justis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Justis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justis wins on points by 5 to 2.
Logan Justis gave a mention to FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Ahma swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Ahma lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahma throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Larkin counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahma.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ahma breaks from the clinch.
Ahma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larkin is out of range and Ahma settles back down.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Ahma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Some wild striking there from Ahma.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larkin sprawls well. Larkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahma gets slowly back to his feet.
As Ahma looks to move away, Larkin throws a big counter combo but Ahma just gets out of the way.#T1#
Larkin thuds his shin into the meat of Ahma's side.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahma.
Ahma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larkin stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ahma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin tries to clinch but Ahma moves out of range.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Larkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin cracks Ahma with a nice body shot.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #BC2#
Ahma manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin is looking for a counter combo.
Larkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with a low kick, right behind Ahma 's knee.
Ahma throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Larkin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Larkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahma backwards. #T3#
Larkin jumps guard but Ahma stands there with Larkin around his waist. Larkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Ahma throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Larkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahma was covering up waiting for the punch and Larkin finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ahma misses with a body shot
and Larkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Larkin darts in and clinches Ahma up against the cage.#BC2#
Ahma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin is looking to wear down Ahma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Larkin tries to clinch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Larkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahma tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Larkin counters by moving into the clinch.
Ahma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Larkin decides to pull guard.
Ahma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Larkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ahma is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Larkin.
Ahma working away.
Larkin tries to improve position but can't.
Larkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ahma prevents Larkin from improving his position.
Ahma trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Ahma is controlling well.
Larkin is positioning himself well to prevent Ahma advancing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin tries to roll over but Ahma keeps him under control.
Ahma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ahma prevents Larkin from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahma fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Ahma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Ahma connects with the punch.#TD#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma misses with a hook
and Larkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahma thinking.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ahma throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Ahma throws a body kick that misses.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Larkin clinches. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Ahma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Larkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to avoid it but Larkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ahma to the ground. Ahma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
A low kick lands for Ahma.
#T1#
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Ahma misses with the combination.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahma circles away.#TD#
Larkin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larkin is in Ahma's guard.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Conor Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Larkin moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahma. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Larkin digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin thuds a left hand into Ahma's body.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahma was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin slips under a jab from Ahma.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Larkin avoids the body shot from Ahma.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ahma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahma is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Larkin!
Our winner, Conor Larkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Arroyo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arroyo tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Arroyo misses its intended target.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arroyo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Larkin forces Arroyo back against the cage and clinches.
Arroyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arroyo is keeping busy.
Arroyo throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin is working Arroyo over against the cage.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Larkin digs a right hand into Arroyo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arroyo's gas tank.
Larkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arroyo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arroyo up against the cage.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Arroyo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arroyo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larkins head.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Arroyo throws a head punch that misses.
Arroyo misses with the head strike.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Larkin.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arroyo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Arroyo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larkin cracks Arroyo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arroyo.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Arroyo. #BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arroyo.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Arroyo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arroyo backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arroyo looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Arroyo scores with a hook.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larkin throws a low kick but Arroyo moves out of range easily.
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Arroyo scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Larkin darts in and clinches Arroyo up against the cage.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Arroyo controls the action.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin trying to control the position but instead, Arroyo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larkin into the cage.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arroyo.#TD2#
Larkin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arroyo's half guard.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin prevents Arroyo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arroyo missing with punches from the bottom.
Arroyo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Arroyo is working away. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arroyo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arroyo missing with punches from the bottom.
Arroyo is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard.
Larkin controlling the action here.
Arroyo missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Arroyo misses its intended target.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Arroyo with a nice cross.
Arroyo dips to his left and cracks Larkin with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Larkin gets the takedown into side control.
Arroyo throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Arroyo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Arroyo throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.#KD#
Arroyo cracks Larkin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Arroyo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Larkin to stand back up!#ROC#Larkin is rocked!
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him?
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin seems to have recovered his senses.
Arroyo swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larkin.
Arroyo tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Arroyo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Arroyo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Larkin wants to control but Arroyo is keeping him busy.
Arroyo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Arroyo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arroyo is working hard here to advance position.
Arroyo is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Arroyo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larkin trying to control the position but Arroyo is working away.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Arroyo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Arroyo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo misses with punches from the back.
Arroyo is punishing Larkin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Arroyo punches Larkin on the ear. #T2#
Larkin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Arroyo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Larkin covering up well under a series of strikes from Arroyo.
Larkin trying to control the position but Arroyo manages to sink in the hooks.
Larkin has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Arroyo.
Arroyo somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Larkin trying to control but not successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo misses with an elbow to the head.
Conor Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arroyo misses with punches from the back.
Larkin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Larkin avoids the strikes from Arroyo.
Larkin trying to control the hands but Arroyo breaks the grip.
Arroyo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Arroyo not allowing Larkin to control his hands. #T3#
Arroyo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Arroyo misses with punches from the back.
Larkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Arroyo misses with a punch to the head.
Larkin covering up well under a series of strikes from Arroyo.
Even with his hooks in, Arroyo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Arroyo is trying to stick to Larkin's back but Larkin is turning into Arroyo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arroyo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Larkin.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
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.#T4#
Arroyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Larkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arroyo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Arroyo keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Arroyo striking off his back but it's not causing Larkin any problems.
Arroyo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arroyo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Arroyo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Arroyo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Larkin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Arroyo misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Larkin cracks a nice hook into Arroyo's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Arroyo blocks the leg kick.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Arroyo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Larkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arroyo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
Larkin slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Larkin misses.#TD2#
Larkin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin is pressing down on Arroyo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arroyo is holding on for now. #T1#
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arroyo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Arroyo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Larkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arroyo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arroyo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Arroyo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Larkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arroyo is just riding it out for now. Larkin eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Arroyo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Larkin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Larkin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Arroyo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Larkin!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor Larkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sekera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sekera. Sekera obviously looking to wear him down.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Sekera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sekera tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin lands a right hand.
Larkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sekera is defending well.
Larkin effectively controlling the action here.
Sekera looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin just leaning against Sekera, taking a breather.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sekera.
Larkin has Sekera pressed against the cage, preventing Sekera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Sekera gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Sekera from controlling successfully. #T1#
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sekera trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Sekera wants to get up but he can't break Larkin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sekera stopping the sweep attempt from Larkin.#SUB#
Sekera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larkin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sekera frees his head nicely. Oh but Larkin has switched to an armbar! Sekera is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Conor Larkin!
Conor Larkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pavel Sekera spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I will come stronger.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Bitok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bitok shoots and misses
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin lands with a kick to the temple. Bitok shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bitok shoots in and drives through. Larkin sprawls well.
Larkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bitok on the side of the head.
Bitok takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bitoks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick from Larkin.
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Bitok's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Bitok trying to control the position.
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Larkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos 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 takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Larkin.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.#T3#
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Larkin working Bitok over with strikes.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
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.
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.
Larkin uses his free foot to push down on Bitok's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bitok.
Bitok is breathing heavily.
Larkin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bitok can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Larkin lands a heavy elbow.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Larkin thumps Bitok with a low kick.
Larkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bitok with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Bitok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Larkin dives in and scores a takedown into Bitok's guard.
Larkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Larkin is in close to Bitok's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bitok some visible discomfort.
Larkin taking a breather here. #T2##SUB2#
Larkin has an Americana. Bitok didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Larkin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Larkin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Conor Larkin!
Our winner, Conor Larkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
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.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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. #T4##SUB2#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Larkin working Bitok over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Bidziil fails with a takedown attempt.
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larkin as he avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bidziil throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bidziil misses with an uppercut
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Larkin tenderised Bidziil's leg. Bidziil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidziil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidziil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin slips under a jab from Bidziil.
Bidziil throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Awee Bidziil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bidziil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bidziil.
Larkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bidziil has been working on his balance at Pure Progress Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Larkin.
Bidziil shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin lands a high kick!
Larkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bidziil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bidziil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bidziil.
A nice side step and Larkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bidziil misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bidziil. #TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bidziil quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Bidziil wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
It looks like Larkin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Bidziil is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bidziil wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.#SUB2#
Larkin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bidziil defend it? Larkin steps over the head and cranks it - Bidziil is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Larkin!
A victorious Conor Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Larkin (0) vs (4) Lee
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larkin (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Larkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Larkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Larkin trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (0) vs (9) Lee
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee fails to advance to Larkin's back.
Lee looking to control but Larkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Larkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Larkin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Larkin (0) vs (12) Lee
Larkin turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (12) Lee
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee pulls Larkin in to control the position. #T5#
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Larkin passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #T8#
Larkin is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin controlling the pace. #T9#
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #T10#
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Larkin controlling the action here. #T11#
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Well, if Larkin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.#T12#
Larkin wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larkin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Larkin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 2.
John Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking John Lee 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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
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 39 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Steel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel (0) vs (4) Larkin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it. #SUB2#
Larkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Larkin taking a breather here.
Larkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin controls the position from side control.#T1#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin slows the pace down.
Larkin tries to move to mount but Steel blocks the move with his legs.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel isn't going anywhere.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel wants to control but Larkin postures up.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Steel prevents Larkin from moving into mount.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel looking for a sweep but Larkin has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (6) Larkin
Steel wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Steel looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Larkin controlling from mount. #T3#
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Steel is squirming around, avoiding Larkin's attempts to control the action.
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel is trying to escape the mount.
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Larkin controlling from mount.
Steel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Larkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steel is surviving well by controlling Larkin's body position as best he can.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Steel is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from mount. #T7#
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Steel holds on to Larkin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Steel is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Steel to control.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Steel just holding on.
Steel is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Steel is squirming around nicely.
Steel 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.#T11#
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?
Larkin prevents Steel from improving his position.
Larkin uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (9) Larkin
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Steel can't escape the position.
#T12#
Steel tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
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.
Larkin prevents Steel from getting the reversal.
Steel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Steel tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.#T13#
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Larkin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larkin wins on points by 9 to 0.
Our winner, Conor Larkin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Larkin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rob seems keen to control Larkin's posture.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rob manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (2) Larkin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (4) Larkin
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rob wants to control but Larkin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (2) vs (7) Larkin
Rob wants to control but Larkin postures up.
Larkin controls the position from side control.
Rob is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob trying to hold on to Larkin's head to control him but Larkin postures up.
#T2#
Rob is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin wants to free his trapped foot but Rob is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rob is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rob avoid being mounted?
Larkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rob controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #T3#
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rob actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Rob is defending well.
Still in half guard, Larkin seems content to control.
Larkin is thwarting Rob's attempts to control the position.
Rob is concentrating on defense, preventing Larkin from advancing position.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall.
Larkin is pressing down on Rob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rob is holding on for now.
Rob wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Rob won't allow Larkin to pass to mount.
Rob manages to get to full guard.
Larkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (2) vs (10) Larkin
Rob tries to improve position but can't.
Rob is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Larkin is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rob (2) vs (12) Larkin
Rob doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T6#
Rob is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Rob tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Rob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rob 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 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rob trying to hold on to Larkin's head to control him but Larkin postures up.
Rob wants to control but Larkin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (2) vs (15) Larkin#T7#
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rob is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Larkin stalls from top position.
Rob is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Larkin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rob is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rob is looking to reverse the position.
Rob is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
Rob is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (6) vs (15) Larkin#T9#
Larkin trying to control the position but Rob manages to sink in the hooks.
Larkin tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Larkin tries to escape but Rob has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Larkin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Larkin tries to roll but Rob sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Larkin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Larkin breaks Rob's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (6) vs (17) Larkin
Rob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larkin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (6) vs (20) Larkin
Rob can't do much from the bottom here.
Rob sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Larkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Rob tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Larkin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (6) vs (23) Larkin
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rob wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Rob is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Larkin controlling from mount.
Rob can't escape the position.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Rob tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Rob to control.
Rob is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Rob is squirming around nicely.
Rob is looking to get to half guard.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rob is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rob is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Rob is desperately trying to improve his position but Larkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Rob tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob wants to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larkin wins on points by 23 to 6.
A relieved looking Conor Larkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
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.#TD#
Larkin dives in and scores a takedown into Neri's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (0) Neri#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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#T5#
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.#T6#
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.
#SUB#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
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.
#SUB#
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.#T9#
Neri wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving. #SUB#
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. #T10#
Neri works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (10) vs (12) Neri#SUB2#
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#T11#
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. #T12#
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#T13#
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.#T14#
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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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Larkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larkin lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (0) Craven#SUB2#
Craven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Craven trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Craven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larkin passes into half guard.
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Larkin jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (5) vs (0) Craven
Craven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Larkin content to control rather than advance.
Craven wants to control the action here but instead Larkin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (8) vs (0) Craven
Craven is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Craven is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Craven sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Craven is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Larkin is thwarting Craven's attempts to control the position.
Larkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Craven wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin controlling the pace. #T4#
Craven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craven moves into full guard.
Craven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (8) vs (2) Craven
Larkin is looking to improve his position.
Craven is stalling here. Larkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Craven seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Larkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Larkin (12) vs (2) Craven
Craven is looking for a sweep.
Larkin just content to control the position.
Craven is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Craven is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larkin (14) vs (2) Craven
Craven is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Craven is desperately trying to improve his position but Larkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
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.#T6#
Craven tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from mount.
Craven is trying desperately to improve position.
Craven regains half guard.#T7#
Craven wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Craven tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin trying to control the pace.
Larkin moves into full mount! Craven won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (17) vs (2) Craven
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Craven can't escape the position.
Larkin controlling from mount. #SUB#
Larkin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Craven turns into him and now he's in Larkin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (17) vs (4) Craven#T9#
Larkin is trying to keep Craven in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (19) vs (4) Craven
Craven is trying to keep Larkin in close.
#SUB2#
Craven is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
Craven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.#T10##SUB2#
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
Craven wants to hit a sweep here but Larkin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Craven there! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (22) vs (4) Craven
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin controlling from mount.
Craven tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.#T12#
Craven is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larkin controlling from mount.
Craven is looking to get to half guard.
Craven tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Craven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Craven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Craven slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Craven tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Larkin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (25) vs (4) Craven
Craven is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Craven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Further stalling from Larkin.
Craven tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larkin takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Conor Larkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
JAG Contenders 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
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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Event:
JAG FNF X
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Larkin goes for a double leg but Reinikainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reinikainen continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reinikainen sprawls and moves away.
Larkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larkin.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Reinikainen avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Larkin as he checks the leg kick.
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen cracks Larkin with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Reinikainen. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Reinikainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Larkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Larkin throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a head kick!
A low kick from Reinikainen misses #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown. Reinikainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has his feet on Larkin's thighs here. He's pushed Larkin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Larkin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Larkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rīga in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
A jab from Larkin does it's job there.#CL#
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Larkin in a clinch.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin avoiding damage.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Larkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Larkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis is pressed up against the cage. Larkin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lacplesis down to the mat. Lacplesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larkin's head backwards.#CL#
Lacplesis has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis pushes Larkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larkin lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage. #T2#
Larkin lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Lacplesis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Lacplesis. #CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes Larkin back into the cage.
Larkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Lacplesis works on Larkin's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacplesis prevents the takedown attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Larkin takes a shot to the head.
Larkin misses with some punches.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larkin.
Larkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Larkin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Larkin taking a breather.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis is leaning against Larkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lacplesis presses Larkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
#T4#
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Larkin's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Larkin.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Larkin's takedown attempt.
Larkin working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Larkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin lands a jab.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
#CL#
Lacplesis instigates a clinch.
Larkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Larkin.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage. #TD2#
Larkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Lacplesis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin fails with the takedown.
Lacplesis scores with a jab.
Larkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Lacplesis as Larkin shoots in.
Nice body kick there by Larkin.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Lacplesis there.
Lacplesis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lacplesis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
Larkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Lacplesis tries to sprawl but Larkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lacplesis has one foot on Larkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Larkin throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacplesis pinned against the cage. Lacplesis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes Larkin back into the cage.
Larkin stalling in the clinch but Lacplesis improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Larkin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lacplesis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Lacplesis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Larkin's arms.
Lacplesis is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Larkin scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Larkin throwing sloppy strikes.
Larkin struggling to land strikes to the head as Lacplesis covers up.
Lacplesis is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Larkin is persistently looking for the submission but Lacplesis is defending it well.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Larkin missing with punches from the back.
Lacplesis covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet but Larkin has full control of the position and if anything, Lacplesis has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Larkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Lacplesis trying to get back to his feet but Larkin is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Larkin looking for the RNC.
Lacplesis is trying to get back to his feet but Larkin has full control of the position and if anything, Lacplesis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larkin throwing sloppy strikes.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Larkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lacplesis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES#
Lacplesis is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin walks into a jab.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin wants to stall.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Larkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis lunges at Larkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larkin's hand.
Lacplesis cracks Larkin with a good jab.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Lacplesis with a jab.#T1#
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
No joy there for Lacplesis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Larkin keeps it at a distance.
Larkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Larkin lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis pushes Larkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Lacplesis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Larkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.#T2#
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
Larkin blocking some punches.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Larkin lands a nice uppercut.
Larkin trying to stall but Lacplesis improves his position.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larkin or not.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis. #TD2#
Larkin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Larkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larkin lands strikes from half guard.
Lacplesis is trying to stand back up but Larkin is controlling him
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacplesis keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Lacplesis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Larkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
Larkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lacplesis prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Larkin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin blocking some punches.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Larkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lacplesis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Larkin misses with a low kick as Lacplesis jumps back.
Lacplesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Larkin throws a series of strikes that have Lacplesis backpedaling.
#CL#
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis gets through Larkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Larkin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larkin pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Larkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Larkin lands a left hand.
Larkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Larkin.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Larkin.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis pushes Larkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Larkin is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Larkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Lacplesis pushes Larkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin.
Larkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lacplesis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
Larkin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Larkin.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis is working Larkin over against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larkins head.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Larkin.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin wants to stall.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis is working Larkin over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larkin is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Larkin.
Larkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Conor Larkin in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Larkin misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Larkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacplesis should have avoided that one.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range. #CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Larkin is trying to drag Lacplesis to the mat but Lacplesis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Larkin.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Larkin - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Larkin has Lacplesis pressed against the cage.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin is looking for a takedown.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Lacplesis letting Larkin take a breather here.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
#T3#
Larkin stalling in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin misses with a body punch.
Larkin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Conor Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Larkin is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacplesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Humors Lacplesis 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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Event:
Skrap Fights 100
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Mullin.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Larkin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mullin connects with a leg kick. Larkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mullin connects with a single shot there.
Mullin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mullin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin dives in for a single leg takedown but Mullin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Mullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Mullin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larkin. #SUB2#
Mullin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Mullin has his foot on Larkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Larkin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Mullin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Mullin tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Mullin is defending well. #SUB#
Larkin is trying for a kimura here. Mullin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Larkin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Larkin!
An out of breath Conor Larkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin lands a head kick. Guglielmetti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guglielmetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin slips under a jab from Guglielmetti.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Guglielmetti avoids it well and moves away.
Guglielmetti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Guglielmetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Guglielmetti unleashes a big counter combination but Larkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guglielmetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guglielmetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Larkin.
Guglielmetti walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guglielmetti counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A low kick from Larkin is predictable there
and Guglielmetti counters with a straight right hand.
Guglielmetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larkin's hands.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin misses with a hook
and Guglielmetti counters with a nice body shot.
Guglielmetti connects with a right hand. Larkin shakes it off.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Larkin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guglielmetti's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin thows a huge punch but Guglielmetti dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Guglielmetti's temple.
Guglielmetti moves into full guard.
Guglielmetti is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guglielmetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larkin. #T2#
Guglielmetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guglielmetti wants to stand but Larkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Guglielmetti told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Larkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Larkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guglielmetti is aware though and is defending well.
Guglielmetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Guglielmetti stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guglielmetti.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Guglielmetti's head.
Larkin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Larkin takes a swing at Guglielmetti's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Guglielmetti misses #TD#
and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Larkin is standing up over Guglielmetti. Guglielmetti looks to escape but Larkin dives into side control.
#REVB#
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guglielmetti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Larkin is controlling him well.
Guglielmetti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larkin connects with a decent elbow.
Guglielmetti tries to buck Larkin off but Larkin is having none of it.
Guglielmetti tries to escape but Larkin is in control. #SUB#
Larkin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Guglielmetti looks calm but he's in trouble here. Larkin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Guglielmetti is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Larkin lets go of the hold and Guglielmetti can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor Larkin!
A relieved looking Conor Larkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larkin throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Larkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
Larkin moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Banner works Larkin's body with a nice hook.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin slips a jab from Banner .
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner throws a front kick that sends Larkin stumbling back into the ropes.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Larkin should have avoided that one.
Banner lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Banner .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Banner slips under a jab from Larkin.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up with Banner , looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes Banner against the ropes but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larkin avoids a kick to the body.
Larkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Larkin persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Larkin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a counter high kick but Larkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Larkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larkin off to one side.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Banner does it's job there.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Banner lands.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely. #T5#
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner lands with a cross.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Banner lands.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Larkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larkin off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.#T6#
Larkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Banner moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larkin slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Larkin's head back.
Banner lands with a slapping head kick.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larkin's calf.
Larkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down. #T7#
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larkin.
Banner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Larkin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Banner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Larkin is controlling him well.#SU2#
Larkin decides to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Larkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T8#
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Banner swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Larkin throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Larkin's head back.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Banner feints a jab promting Larkin to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Banner misses the jab.#T9#
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin staying out of range there.
Banner looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larkin.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Banner slips under a jab.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larkin momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Larkin looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Banner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Banner moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Banner .
Larkin throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down. #TD2#
Larkin scores with a takedown into Banner 's guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larkin working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner is looking to stand up but Larkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Larkin passes Banner 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Larkin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Banner .
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.#T4#
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Larkin counters with a nice body shot.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner misses with a hook
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin slips a jab from Banner .
Larkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Larkin misses with a kick to the body.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T5#
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Larkin finds it's target.
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.
Larkin moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Larkin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Larkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin has a takedown stuffed.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Larkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.#T6#
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larkin on the side of the head.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.#T7#
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner misses with a body punch
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Banner . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner .
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.#T8#
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin feints a counter leg kick.
Larkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Banner in the body.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt - Banner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A jab from Banner does it's job there.
Banner throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larkin will feel that in the morning.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Larkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larkin throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Banner .
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
Banner lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A little jabbing left from Larkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Conor Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Larkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Larkin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Larkin looking for a submission but Rodriguez manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Larkin works his way into side control.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rodriguez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Rodriguez is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin working the ground and pound.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Larkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Larkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Larkin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriguez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Larkin tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Larkin is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Larkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Larkin is working away. #T3#
Rodriguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodriguez not doing much here.
Larkin is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez stands and throws Larkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Larkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Larkin regains half guard.
Larkin tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Larkin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Larkin is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin is pressing down on Rodriguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Larkin is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Larkin is not content to let Rodriguez control the position. #T6#
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Larkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Rodriguez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Larkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larkin.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab. #T7#
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larkin tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Larkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larkin throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Larkin swings widly with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Larkin's knee momentarily.#TD#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Larkin advances to full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin looking to finish Rodriguez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rodriguez!#T8#
Rodriguez can't escape the position.
Rodriguez 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 lands a big shot there that rocks Rodriguez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rodriguez is trying to escape the mount.
Larkin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez 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 moves nicely into side control.
Rodriguez trying to remain calm as Larkin controls from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Larkin has his feet on Rodriguez's thighs here. He's pushed Rodriguez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rodriguez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Larkin!
A relieved looking Conor Larkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 75: El Toro Jr. vs. Trump
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Larkin only half commits.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Golovkin's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Larkin lands a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larkin.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larkin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ground and pound from Larkin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Golovkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Larkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Larkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larkin advances to full mount.
Larkin misses with a head shot.
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Golovkin tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin misses with a head shot.#T2#
Larkin breaks from Golovkin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Golovkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Golovkin regains half guard.#SUB2#
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Golovkin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Larkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Larkin is working for an americana but Golovkin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Larkin was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Larkin trying to move into half guard but instead Golovkin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golovkin is one step ahead there.
Golovkin postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Golovkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Golovkin from standing up.
Larkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Larkin, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovkin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Golovkin is keeping the position.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Golovkin's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Golovkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Larkin.
#SUB2#
Larkin is working for a kimura but Golovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golovkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Golovkin defends it.
Golovkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin trying to control from Golovkin's half guard. Golovkin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Golovkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Larkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Golovkin pulls his head out easily.
Golovkin passes to full mount! #T7#
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Golovkin trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Larkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Golovkin is working away from the top position though.
Golovkin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Larkin wants to improve his position but Golovkin is controlling well.
#T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larkin has a hand on Golovkin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Golovkin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Golovkin prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
Larkin is still trying to improve position.
Golovkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larkin is trying to escape the mount.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Golovkin controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Golovkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larkin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Golovkin trying to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Golovkin's attempts to control the action.
Larkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Larkin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Golovkin.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Larkin shoots in.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Golovkin as Larkin shoots in.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin punishes Larkin's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Larkin tries a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot.
Larkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin tries to land a front kick but Golovkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larkin sizes up Golovkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Golovkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin shows good takedown defense.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Larkin.
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Larkin slips a jab from Golovkin.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.#T3#
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
Larkin lands a slapping body shot.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Golovkin is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
A punch lands to the side of Larkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Larkin throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin slips under a jab.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Larkin.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Larkin throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Larkin
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Larkin moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Larkin throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.#T6#
Larkin tests Golovkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Golovkin misses with a double jab.
Larkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Golovkin defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larkin.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Larkin finds it's target.#T7#
Golovkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Golovkin. No joy for Larkin on that attempt.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Larkin scores with a head kick. Golovkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larkin tries to land a front kick but Golovkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golovkin pinned against the ropes. Golovkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T8#
The fighters circle momentarily. Larkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Larkin is looking to land body kicks.
Larkin defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin leaves Larkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larkin misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.#T9#
Golovkin misses with a two punch combination.
Golovkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Larkin cracks Golovkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larkin throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Larkin finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
As Larkin looks to move away, Golovkin throws a big counter combo but Larkin just gets out of the way.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Golovkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
And Larkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Golovkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larkin throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.#T1#
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golovkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Larkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Golovkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Golovkin had a free shot at his head there.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
And Larkin tries to counter it with a takedown but Golovkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Larkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larkin moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Golovkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Larkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Golovkin defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golovkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Larkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Golovkin's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin misses with a straight left. #T5#
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Larkin misses with a leg kick
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Larkin's body.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin scores with a head kick. Golovkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larkin cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
#T6#
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golovkin as he avoids it easily.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin shoots in but Golovkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Larkin.#TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Golovkin quickly recovers to half guard.#T7#
Larkin is looking to stall here but Golovkin recovers full guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Golovkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin pushing down on Golovkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Golovkin is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin is pressing down on Golovkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Golovkin is holding on for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Golovkin is looking to improve his position.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Golovkin defending well.
Golovkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom. #T9#
Golovkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Vadim Golovkin wins by majority decision!
Vadim Golovkin retains his lightweight title!
Vadim Golovkin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 70: Yoshida vs. Golovkin
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
OGrady scores with a leg kick.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OGrady throws out the jab.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OGrady.
OGrady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OGrady throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks OGrady off balance momentarily.#TD#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OGrady to the mat! OGrady manages to get full guard.
OGrady trying to control the position here.
OGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
OGrady looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but OGrady blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Larkin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Larkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OGrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OGrady working a defensive guard here.
Larkin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larkin stands up over OGrady, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Larkin passes into half guard.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but OGrady is blocking nicely.
Larkin with the ground and pound but OGrady uses the opportunity to regain guard.
OGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OGrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin is working OGrady over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OGrady trying to control the position here.
OGrady working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larkin trying to control but OGrady is working from the bottom.
OGrady controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OGrady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OGrady controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larkin throws a hook but OGrady avoids it easily.
OGrady looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OGrady staying out of range there.
No luck for Larkin with that takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by OGrady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OGrady.
Rocco OGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Larkin looking to score a takedown here. OGrady is defending well but Larkin drives through and ends up in OGrady's guard.
Larkin wants to control from the top but OGrady keeps moving.
OGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses. #T5#
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OGrady has momentary wrist control but Larkin slips an elbow through the middle.
OGrady is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
OGrady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin slips nicely into half guard.
OGrady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
OGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but OGrady ducks down to avoid it.
Rocco OGrady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin moves out of range as OGrady strikes.
Larkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T7#
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and OGrady takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OGrady throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Larkin moves out of range as OGrady strikes.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
OGrady fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larkin on the side of the head.
Larkin throws a good cross that connects.
Larkin defending well as OGrady loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from OGrady both land. Nice combination.
Larkin slips a straight right by OGrady.
Larkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Larkin darts in looking for a takedown but OGrady gets double underhooks and turns Larkin into the ropes.
OGrady staying out of range there.
Larkin lands a really nice looking cross but OGrady seems unphased.
OGrady throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OGrady throws a leg kick which misses Larkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Larkin tries to avoid it. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larkin. #T8#
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but OGrady keeps working.
OGrady is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OGrady, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Larkin crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Larkin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
OGrady stops Larkin from passing to mount. #T9#
OGrady is looking to reverse the position.
OGrady regains half guard there - taking advantage of Larkin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
OGrady taking some punishment here, with Larkin in his half guard.
OGrady is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Larkin punching from mount but OGrady doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
OGrady misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from OGrady as Larkin shoots in.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. OGrady sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut
and OGrady counters with a stiff right hand.
OGrady lands with a right hand.
OGrady lands with an uppercut that bounces Larkin off the ropes and back into range.
OGrady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
OGrady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OGrady lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
OGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OGrady can do to turn this around?
OGrady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
A jab from OGrady misses.
Larkin tries to score with a low kick but OGrady moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from OGrady lands.
OGrady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larkin in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OGrady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Larkin is thwarting OGrady's attempts to control the position.
OGrady is positioning himself well to prevent Larkin advancing to mount.
OGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
Larkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but OGrady has wrist control.#T2#
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.
OGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OGrady works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OGrady's guard.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larkin working over OGrady with some ground and pound. OGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OGrady is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larkin scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Larkin is trying to control. OGrady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OGrady is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
OGrady is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OGrady works his way to full guard. Good work.
OGrady keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OGrady is keeping the position for now.
Larkin landing with the ground and pound.
Larkin controlling from the top position.
OGrady is trying to keep Larkin in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin checks a leg kick.#T5#
OGrady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rocco OGrady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OGrady connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
OGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OGrady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OGrady, as that shot connected.
OGrady throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
OGrady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
OGrady throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OGrady stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OGrady but OGrady pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T6#
OGrady swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OGrady tries a low kick but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
OGrady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
OGrady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up with OGrady, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes OGrady against the ropes but OGrady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Larkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
OGrady struggling a bit here.
OGrady tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position. #T7#
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OGrady some visible discomfort.
OGrady looks to move to half guard but instead Larkin has passed into mount! Damn!
Larkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Larkin tries to control but OGrady wriggling away.
Larkin looking to finish OGrady with some ground and pound. This is bad for OGrady!#SUB#
Larkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… OGrady is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by OGrady and Larkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Larkin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T8#
OGrady tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OGrady holds on to Larkin's head and controls the position momentarily.
OGrady managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Larkin.
OGrady avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larkin.
OGrady struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Larkin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
OGrady struggling a bit here.
Rocco OGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin landing a few strikes.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but OGrady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin working the body and head with strikes.
Conor Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Larkin trying to control the position but OGrady is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conor Larkin.
I think Larkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Conor Larkin!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Conor Larkin!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Conor Larkin!
Conor Larkin wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Conor Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
BFF 66: Grayce vs. Power Jr.
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands with a hook. Yakolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakolev sprawls well. Yakolev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yakolev.
Yakolev lands with a shot to the body.
Yakolev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Yakolev does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Yakolev as he connects with a hook.
We've been told by Yakolev's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Larkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larkin lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Larkin. #T1#
Larkin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yakolev tries to avoid it but Larkin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yakolev to the ground. Yakolev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gasan Yakolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Yakolev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck for Larkin with that takedown attempt.
As Larkin looks to move away, Yakolev throws a big counter combo but Larkin just gets out of the way.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Yakolev is looking to counter punch.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yakolev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Yakolev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yakolev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakolev takes one to the side of the head.
Yakolev misses with a looping left.#T2#
Yakolev throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Yakolev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Yakolev circles away easily
and Larkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larkin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yakolev has time to react.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Yakolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakolev. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yakolev throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Yakolev throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Larkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yakolev's sensitive parts.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Yakolev sprawls well.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Yakolev throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larkin shoots and misses
and Yakolev counters with a nice body shot.
Larkin goes for a double leg but Yakolev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Yakolev continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Yakolev misses its target.
Yakolev checks a leg kick.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yakolev pinned against the ropes. Yakolev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Larkin jabs at Yakolev's body.#T4#
Yakolev throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larkin throws a push kick but Yakolev slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Yakolev misses the target.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Yakolev moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larkin throws a leg kick
and Yakolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yakolev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yakolev lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yakolev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Larkin
and Yakolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T5#
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Yakolev connects with the punch.#TD2#
Yakolev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Larkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakolev is looking to stand up but Larkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Yakolev has control of Larkin's left arm, preventing Larkin from doing any damage.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Yakolev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Yakolev is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T6#
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin tries to hold on but Yakolev pushes him away.
Yakolev tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Larkin is trying to escape the mount.
Larkin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Larkin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Larkin has his feet on Yakolev's thighs here. He's pushed Yakolev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yakolev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Larkin!
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Event:
BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Larkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Larkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Larkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Larkin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Larkin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin. #T1#
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Larkin lands a nice short elbow.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Larkin is controlling him
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Banner 's temple.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Larkin in his half guard. #T2#
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin prevents Banner from standing back up.
Larkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banner 's thigh. Banner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larkin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
Larkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larkin pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner is looking to escape.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Banner is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin works his way into full mount!
Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banner ?
Larkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Larkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Banner frees his head quite easily.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5##SUB#
Larkin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Banner is on top in guard.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Larkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Larkin wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Banner has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Larkin works to full guard.
Banner wanted to stand there but Larkin had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larkin is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.#T7#
Banner pushes Larkin off looking to stand but Larkin dives back in and keeps control.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin misses with a head shot. Banner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner 's guard.
Larkin working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner is looking to escape.#SUB#
Larkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
#T8#
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner 's head. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Larkin.
Larkin throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larkin moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that!
Banner tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.#T9#
Larkin dominating with strikes here.
Larkin trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Larkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Larkin trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Larkin raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Larkin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Larkin finish him?
Larkin cracks Banner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larkin drops a big elbow. That's hurt Banner ! More shots from Larkin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Larkin!
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Event:
BFF 56: Maeda vs. Yakolev
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Mayrbekov looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Mayrbekov misses with a body shot.
Mayrbekov shoots in but Larkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin throws a series of strikes that have Mayrbekov backpedaling.
Mayrbekov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayrbekov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Larkin counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Mayrbekov is rocked!
Nice body kick there by Larkin.
Oh Mayrbekov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayrbekov misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayrbekov seems to have got his legs back now.
Larkin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timur Mayrbekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayrbekov shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mayrbekov momentarily.
Mayrbekov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larkin is fending him off so far but Mayrbekov persists. Nope, Larkin circles away and we're back to standing.
Larkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Mayrbekov blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Mayrbekov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayrbekov misses the target.
Timur Mayrbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayrbekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayrbekov looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Mayrbekov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Mayrbekov moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
A jab from Mayrbekov misses.
Mayrbekov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Mayrbekov.
#T2#
Mayrbekov throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayrbekov throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Mayrbekov avoids it with no problem.
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayrbekov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Mayrbekov checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
Mayrbekov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larkin.
Mayrbekov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayrbekov shoots for a double leg takedown but Larkin sprawls well. He's pushed Mayrbekov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayrbekov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayrbekov tries to clinch there but Larkin circles away.
Larkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mayrbekov wants to clinch up but Larkin keeps it at a distance.
Mayrbekov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larkin as he jumps to the side.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Mayrbekov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Larkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayrbekov misses with a body shot.
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayrbekov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Larkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch lands to the side of Mayrbekov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayrbekov swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
#KD2#
Larkin sends Mayrbekov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Larkin is motioning to the referee to let Mayrbekov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayrbekov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larkin drops Mayrbekov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mayrbekov! Larkin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Larkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Harvey Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Conor Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey Jr throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Harvey Jr ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvey Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harvey Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harvey Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Harvey Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harvey Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harvey Jr 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.
Larkin is looking to slow Harvey Jr down with leg kicks.
Harvey Jr throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvey Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey Jr moves out of range easily.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##KD2#
Larkin lands a big head kick that sends Harvey Jr tumbling to the mat! Larkin takes a step backwards and waves Harvey Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Harvey Jr is rocked!
Harvey Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Harvey Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin throws a powerful right kick. Harvey Jr tried to block low but the kick was high! Harvey Jr was taken right off of his feet! Larkin jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conor Larkin!
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