PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Larkin (ranked 877 p4p, 118 weight class) and Matthew Guglielmetti (ranked 22169 p4p, 602 weight class). Conor Larkin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Larkin
vs
Guglielmetti

186 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Big Tree's Vintage Wear
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Guglielmetti!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guglielmetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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.

Larkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.

Guglielmetti stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

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.

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.