PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 109 p4p, 14 weight class) and Conor Larkin (ranked 460 p4p, 59 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacplesis
vs
Larkin

180 cm
25
171 lbs
17 - 3 - 1

186 cm
25
169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

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

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Larkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Lacplesis tries to sprawl but Larkin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

Lacplesis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Larkin's arms.
Lacplesis is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Larkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.