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UFN 88: Lorenz Larkin vs Jorge Masvidal

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Round 1 – Masvidal misses with a jab. Larkin looking to press. Masvidal with a low kick. Both men cautious to open as they measure. Larkin with a low kick. They’re moving well, looking for angles. Neither man committing just yet. Larkin with a nice kick to the body. He throws a right, but Masvidal counters well. Masvidal working a nice jab. Masvidal with a right hand. Larkin answers. Low kick from Larkin. Masvidal leaps in with a Superman. He scores with a right hand. Masvidal using his length very well. They move into the clinch. Larkin trying to punch as he’s pressed against the fence. He finally works his arms in and creates some space. Low kick from Larkin on the restart. Masvidal still using a nice jab, and he smiles. They trade, and Larkin catches the eye. Masvidal leaps on the ground. His right eye took a nasty poke. Doctors come in to take a look. Masvidal says he’s OK. He doesn’t look happy, but we’re going to fight. Referee Jason Herzog not rushing him back. We fight on. Not much time left. We finish on the feet. MMAjunkie gives the first to Larkin, 10-9. He was lucky not to lose a point.

Round 2 – Larkin out quickly. He throws a flashy switch kick that’s blocked. Masvidal with a low kick. Larkin kicks the body and slips a jab. Larkin switches stances and scores a straight. Larkin getting busier. Masvidal always happy to return fire. They’re both opening up a bit. Larkin moves into the clinch and pushes Masvidal to the cage. Masvidal has underhooks and circles off before backing away. Larkin to the body on the restart. Low kick. Masvidal standing in the pocket and returning fire. Back into the clinch. The jockey for position. Larkin misses on a knee as they break. Crisp right scores for Larkin. Masvidal digs in the scores with a kick to the body. Larkin with another right. Larkin with a late takedown, and MMAjunkie give it narrowly to him, 10-9.

Round 3 – Neither man can feel certain on the scores right now. Masvidal has a high kick blocked. He kicks the legs. Larkin with a side kick to the body. He kicks again to the body. Masvidal has the center. He kicks the legs. Masvidal with a right hand. Larkin with a crisp uppercut and hook. He drives forward for the takedown. Masvidal defends agains the fence. He grabs the neck and tries to wrench for a guillotine. Not there, but they trade big shots as they break. Fun stuff. Masvidal tries again for the guillotine as he falls to the floor. Larkin elevates and tolls to escape. He scrambles to the feet and defends against he cage as Masvidal pushes inside. Masvidal gets the takedown. Larkin pops right back up. Masvidal tries to slip to the back. Not there, so Larkin pushes him away. Immediately they start to trade again. Back into the clinch. Larkin on the outside. Ninety seconds left. Masvidal with short punches inside as he defends, andLarkin backs away. He kicks the body. Masvidal drives for the takedown. Larkin defends against the fence. Larkin bleeding from the nose. Short elbow from Masvidal. Time winding down. Larkin switches off. Bell sounds. MMAjunkie gives it to Masvidal< 10-9, but awards the fight to Larkin, 29-28. It's going to be close.

Result: Lorenz Larkin def. Jorge Masvidal via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-fight-night-88-play-by-play-and-live-results-1
 
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