Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but Flannery shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Larson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flannery keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Larson stops Flannery from standing up.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larson controls the pace.
Larson trying to control but Flannery is working from the bottom.
Larson 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.#T1#
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Flannery wants to get back to his feet but Larson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larson.
Flannery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larson.
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Flannery looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Flannery. Those never looked like landing.
Larson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2##TD#
Larson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flannery was covering up waiting for the punch and Larson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up but Larson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flannery. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flannery to regain full guard.
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!
Flannery keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Flannery wants to stand up but Larson is controlling him. #T3#
Larson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flannery is looking to stand up but Larson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flannery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery wants to stand and escape but Larson is having none of it.
Larson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flannery misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely.
Flannery misses with a straight right.
Flannery swinging wildly here.
Flannery throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Flannery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flannery.
Flannery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Flannery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson shoots in for a double leg but Flannery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flannery is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larson dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Flannery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
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#
Nice defenses there by Larson.
Larson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Flannery counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larson thinking.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flannery lunges at Larson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larson's hand.
Flannery works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Flannery misses with an uppercut.
Larson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD2#
Larson ducks straight into an uppercut from Flannery and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Larson manages to regain guard straight away.
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!#SU2#
Flannery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larson, up you get!
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery misses with a double jab.
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flannery lands an overhand right.
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Desmond Flannery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Flannery looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Flannery throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Larson counters by clinching up.
Flannery is trying to break the clinch but Larson has him pressed against the cage.
Flannery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flannery's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Larson prevents Flannery from breaking the clinch.
Flannery is trying to force a seperation but Larson has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Flannery working hard to break the clinch.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flannery stops a takedown attempt from Larson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery has had enough of the clinch but Larson keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
Flannery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Flannery there.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flannery.
Larson shoots in but Flannery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flannery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Desmond Flannery seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown. Flannery tries to sprawl out of it but Larson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flannery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson tries for a takedown but Flannery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flannery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Larson tries to move into range but Flannery moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Flannery looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larson is defended easily by Flannery.#KD2#
Flannery bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Larson! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Larson is rocked!#SU2#
Flannery gets to his feet. Larson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Flannery comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Larson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Larson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Flannery!
A very excited looking Desmond Flannery 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.

Event: DFN#22 Vee vs Mckenna
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for Larson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
Larson misses with a wild combination.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch but Fenix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larson moves in looking to clinch but Fenix pushes him off.
Larson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Larson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix stuns Larson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fenix scores with a body shot. #T1#
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenix.
Fenix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larson's calf.
Larson throws an off balance right hand
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butch Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fenix as he connects with a hook.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Fenix scores with a hook.
Fenix lands a really nice looking cross but Larson seems unphased.
Fenix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fenix slips a straight right by Larson.
Larson throws a combination that misses
and Fenix counters with an inside leg kick.
Fenix connects with a right hand. Larson shakes it off.
Fenix throws a head kick that Larson semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix misses with a straight right. #T2#
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson misses with a combination
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Larson wants to clinch up but Fenix keeps it at a distance.
Larson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larson misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fenix! But no joy.
Larson misses with a combination
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fenix scores with a leg kick.
Fenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Fenix dodges the punch combination from Larson.
Fenix let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fenix thuds a left hand into Larson's body.
Larson blocks a head kick by Fenix.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Fenix lands a lovely overhand right.
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Larson throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fenix throws a big counter head kick but Larson avoids it with no problem.
Larson tries to clinch but Fenix is having none of it.
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Larson throws a combination that misses
and Fenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fenix cracks Larson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larson misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson misses the body punch
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Larson's head back.
Fenix jabs at Larson's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fenix.
Larson misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fenix. That's going to slow Larson down.
Larson loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Fenix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fenix takes a swing at Larson's ribcage but misses.
Larson throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Fenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fenix.
Larson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larson scrambles back to his feet.
Fenix ducks under a wild hook from Larson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larson. Fenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fenix appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson throws a right hand that Fenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Fenix also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Larson.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Fenix.#T1#
Fenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larson counters with a two punch combo.
Fenix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix missing with a left hand there. Larson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Larson misses the target.
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larson.
Larson misses with a looping right.
Larson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fenix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marcus Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Larson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Fenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fenix connects with a right hand. Larson shakes it off.#T2#
Fenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson fails to land with a series of punches.
Larson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larson fails to land with a series of punches.
Larson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Fenix jabs at Larson's body.
Fenix lands a jab to the head.
Larson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Larson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Larson throws a combination that misses
and Fenix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Larson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larson.
Larson misses with a combination
and Fenix counters with a straight right hand.
Larson throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Larson throws a right hand that misses
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Larson misses with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Larson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Fenix.
Larson with a hook.
Fenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larson is looking to clinch but Fenix is avoiding it.
Larson throws a series of punches but Fenix moves out of range.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Fenix. Beautiful body shot.
Larson throws an off balance right hand
and Fenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Fenix jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Fenix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fenix counters with a left to the body.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Larson avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larson.
Larson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Larson misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson walks into a straight right hand from Fenix.
Fenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Larson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fenix's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Larson's head back.
Larson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Fenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larson's head backwards.
Fenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson tries to clinch but Fenix moves out of range.
Larson tries to move into range but Fenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fenix lands with a right hand.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Larson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Larson tries to move into range but Fenix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Larson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenix scores with a jab to the head.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Fenix lands the left hand.
Larson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fenix lands a nice shot that snaps Larson's head back.
Larson missing with a left hand there. Fenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larson misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Larson takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Larson is rocked!
Larson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Larson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenix scores with a push kick.
Fenix delivers a nice body kick.
Larson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fenix gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Larson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Fenix!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marcus Fenix thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BMP 57 (Bronson vs Telo)
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Harlamov with a poor takedown
and Larson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson misses with the combination.
Harlamov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harlamov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson stuffs the takedown.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Larson.#CUT2#
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larson 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harlamov shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Larson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlamov manages to avoid it.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Larson is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Larson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harlamov dives in for a single leg takedown but Larson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Larson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larson taking a breather.
Harlamov can't get the takedown.
Larson taking a breather.#TD#
Harlamov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harlamov's guard.
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harlamov's guard.
Larson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Harlamov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larson has passed into half guard!
Larson wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Larson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larson wants to stand up but Harlamov is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Larson throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov fails to land the takedown.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Harlamov feinted with a counter takedown.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harlamov avoids the body shot from Larson. #T4#
Larson throws an overhand right that lands on Harlamov's shoulder, as Harlamov tries to avoid the shot.
Harlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Larson gets double underhooks and turns Harlamov into the cage.
Harlamov closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Harlamov pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Harlamov with that takedown attempt.
Harlamov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larson swivels and escapes.
Harlamov blocks a jab.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Larson misses with a punch to the body.
Larson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Larson misses with a straight right.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harlamov is just out of range.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larson but Larson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harlamov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harlamov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larson tries to avoid it but Harlamov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larson to the ground. Larson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harlamov slips a straight right by Larson.
Harlamov shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Larson throws a right and a left that Harlamov avoids nicely.
Harlamov tries for a takedown but Larson circles away easily
and Larson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlamov.
Larson throws a series of punches but Harlamov moves out of range.
Harlamov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harlamov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Larson sprawls and moves away.
Larson throws a right and a left that Harlamov avoids nicely.
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Larson clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Larson slowing the pace effectively.
Larson misses with the head strike.
Harlamov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Larson counters with a left to the body.
Larson looks to land a left hand but Harlamov moved out of range nicely.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harlamov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Larson misses with a series of wild punches.
Harlamov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Larson throws a jab when Harlamov was well out of range.
Harlamov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Butch Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson sizes up Harlamov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
Garik Harlamov's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Harlamov ducks straight into an uppercut from Larson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harlamov manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Harlamov is rocked!
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!
Larson wants to stand but Harlamov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Harlamov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlamov seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB#
Larson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larson misses with a double jab.
Harlamov tries to counter with a takedown but Larson is quick to defend against it.
Larson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larson throws a big shot that misses.
Harlamov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larson avoids it really well and circles away.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harlamov.
Harlamov shoots in but Larson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garik Harlamov's cut.
That's time! Harlamov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larson digs a good body shot into Harlamov's ribs.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Larson sends Harlamov down but not out. Larson dives into side control looking to finish. #SU2#
Larson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harlamov to his feet.
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!
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Larson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Harlamov! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Larson is looking to stand up but Harlamov won't let him. #SU2#
Larson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson lands a big right hook! Harlamov looks hurt but is still standing! Larson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Harlamov falls down and Larson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Harlamov's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Larson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Butch Larson!

Event: BMP 56 (Knight vs Bronson)
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Larson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Lynn coming out on top.
Larson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lynn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kieko Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Larson.
Larson missing with a left hand there. Lynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larson throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Larson misses with a double jab
and Lynn counters with a left to the body.
Larson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lynn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn scores with a spinning back kick!
Lynn lunges at Larson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larson's hand.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Lynn. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Lynn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larson under the eye.
Lynn throws a shot to the body.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Lynn feints and then cracks Larson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larson down.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larson has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Lynn scores with a hook to the body. Larson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynn lands a nice hook to Larson's body. Larson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lynn throws a shot to the body.
Lynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynn lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn lands a body shot.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Lynn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from Lynn lands.
Larson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Lynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larson throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn throws out a counter right but Larson avoids it with no problem.
Lynn catches Larson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lynn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynn.
Lynn scores with a kick to the body.
Lynn connects with a high kick.
Larson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Larson is rocked!
Lynn lands an uppercut, right on the button! Larson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieko Lynn!
Kieko Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BMP 55 (Hyypia vs Knight)
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cpw rushes Larson and presses him up against the cage.
Cpw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cpw.
Cpw tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cpw pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Cpw has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cpw lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpw lands a right hand.
Cpw lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Cpw lands a takedown into guard.
Larson wants to improve his position but instead Cpw has moved into half guard. #T1##SU#
Cpw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larson to get to his feet.
Dawid Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Larson tries to keep at a distance but Cpw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cpw lands a hook that snaps the head of Larson backwards.
Cpw controlling the action here for a moment.
Larson tries to stall but Cpw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cpw swings wildly with an uppercut but Larson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larson tries to circle away but Cpw has him pinned against the cage.
Cpw trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cpw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cpw.
Cpw stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Larson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Cpw breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cpw forces Larson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cpw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cpw darts in and clinches Larson up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cpw slowing the pace effectively.
Cpw keeps control of Larson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Larson has had enough of the clinch but Cpw keeps him there for the moment.
Cpw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larson tries to stall but Cpw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A bit of stalling here from Cpw.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cpw.
Cpw gets through Larson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cpw scores with a hook to the body.
Cpw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larson prevents a body shot from Cpw.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cpw.
Cpw looking to throw knees to the head but Larson is blocking nicely. #T4#
Cpw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cpw throws a punch but it's blocked by Larson.
A short right from Cpw.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cpw.
Larson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Larson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cpw.
Larson misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Larson is countered with a crisp right hand from Cpw that sends him to the canvas! Cpw follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Larson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.#SU#
Cpw decides to stand back up. #CL#
Cpw rushes Larson and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Cpw to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Cpw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
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.
#R2#
Cpw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Larson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cpw.
Cpw wants to clinch.#CL#
Cpw moves into the clinch.
Cpw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cpw taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larson up against the cage.
Cpw tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Cpw lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cpw.
Nice elbow from Cpw.
Larson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cpw has him pressed against the cage.
Cpw lands a left hand.
Cpw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larson up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cpw lands a shoulder strike.
Larson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cpw finish him?
Cpw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cpw tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Cpw misses with an elbow over the top.
Cpw throws a head punch that misses.
Cpw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larson can do to turn this around?
Cpw lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Cpw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cpw prevents Larson from breaking the clinch.
Larson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cpw stalling against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cpw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larsons head.
Cpw misses with the head strike.
Cpw lands a right hand.
Cpw has Larson pressed against the cage. He pushes Larson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cpw throws a beautiful elbow that sends Larson crashing to the floor! Cpw piles on the pressure with more strikes! Larson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawid Cpw!
An out of breath Dawid Cpw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland Games 213
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Larson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaleva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Larson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaleva has his hands clasped together but Larson extends and breaks Kaleva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Larson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Larson!
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.

Event: HFC 60:Tsuruta vs Hellmuth Jr
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Larson dodges the punch combination from Mouth.
Larson shoots in but Mouth avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mouth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Larson on his heels. He'll look to pass Larson's guard now, I'm sure.
Larson keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Larson pulls Mouth in to control the position.
Mouth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson looking to control.
Larson keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Mouth lands a couple of elbows.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larson pulls Mouth in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mouth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larson is looking to improve his position.
Larson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mouth is looking to stall here but Larson recovers full guard. #T2#
Larson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouth is one step ahead there.
Mouth trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson is looking to sweep but instead, Mouth has passed into half guard.
Mouth stalling away here and it's allowed Larson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Mouth won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson trying to strike off his back.
Larson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Larson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mouth has his hands clasped together but Larson extends and breaks Mouth's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Larson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Larson!

Event: HFC 56:Tsuruta vs Mahones
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Larson cracks a nice hook into Lorenzo's ribs.
Lorenzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorenzo is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Larson clinches.
Larson lands a body shot. #BC2#
Larson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larson misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Larson moves into the clinch.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Larson breaks the clinch.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Larson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorenzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Larson misses.
Larson thuds a left hand into Lorenzo's body.
Raul Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Larson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lorenzo's coaches at HFC Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Larson wants to get back to his feet.
Larson not doing much here. #T1#
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo manages to regain full guard.
Larson controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lorenzo's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorenzo shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorenzo dives in for a single leg takedown but Larson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Larson manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Larson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorenzo slips a jab and a cross from Larson. #CL2#
Larson darts in and clinches Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lorenzo up against the cage.
Larson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzo tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Lorenzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larson is defending well.#TD2#
Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorenzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lorenzo trying to keep a closed guard but Larson is proving a slippery customer.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lorenzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Larson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lorenzo goes for a double leg but Larson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larson continues to drive forward.
Lorenzo has a takedown stuffed.
Larson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lorenzo defends it well.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Lorenzo closes the distance and clinches up with Larson, looking for a takedown. Lorenzo pushes Larson against the cage but Larson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Larson throws a body kick.
Larson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lorenzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Lorenzo shoots in and drives through. Larson sprawls well.#CL2#
Larson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Larson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lorenzo can't keep his opponent in guard - Larson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
Larson controlling the action here.
Larson wants to stand up but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Larson throws a series of punches but Lorenzo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Larson has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Larson.
Lorenzo wants a takedown.
Lorenzo has Larson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Lorenzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Larson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Lorenzo covering up! Larson comes in with a big uppercut and Lorenzo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Butch Larson!

Event: HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##CL#
Larson rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski 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.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Larson controls his hands.
Pudzianowski works on Larson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Larson controls the action.
Larson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Larson misses with the head strike. #TD#
Larson drags the fight down to the ground.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pudzianowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
Pudzianowski stops Larson from standing up. #T1#
Pudzianowski won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Larson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Larson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larson is one step ahead there.
Larson throwing strikes but missing.
Larson 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. #T2#
Larson trying to control but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Larson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pudzianowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Larson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pudzianowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Larson has Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Larson jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Larson gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Larson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pudzianowski seems keen to control Larson's posture.
Larson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SU#
Larson gets to his feet. Pudzianowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pudzianowski thuds his right hand into Larson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Pudzianowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pudzianowski lands the left hand.
Larson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Larson checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larson darts in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski gets double underhooks and turns Larson into the cage.
Pudzianowski lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
No luck for Larson with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Butch Larson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski connects with a body shot that sends Larson's belly button to the back.#TD#
Pudzianowski tries to sprawl but Larson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.
Larson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pudzianowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pudzianowski is looking for a sweep. Larson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Larson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larson is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Well, if Larson 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.
Larson'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.
Larson slips a nice elbow through Pudzianowski's hands, connecting with Pudzianowski's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pudzianowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Larson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Larson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pudzianowski quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Pudzianowski kicks off Larson and gets to his feet. #T3#
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pudzianowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larson with a poor takedown
letting Pudzianowski counter with a right hand.
Donk. Pudzianowski catches Larson right on the button with a cross.
Larson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Pudzianowski. No joy for Larson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pudzianowski defends well and Larson ends up having to push Pudzianowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson misses with a takedown
and Pudzianowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butch Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Pudzianowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Larson jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson tries to pull guard but Pudzianowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
Larson fails to pull guard.
Pudzianowski working hard to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larson's elbow.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski misses with the head strike.
Pudzianowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larson. #TD#
Larson manages to pull guard.
Pudzianowski is stalling in the full guard.
Larson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Butch Larson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzianowski tries to clinch there but Larson circles away.
Larson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pudzianowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski lands a head shot.
Pudzianowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Pudzianowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Larson toppling to the canvas! Larson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pudzianowski finish him?!#ROC2#
Larson is rocked!
Pudzianowski tries to land a leg kick but Larson saw it coming and moves away.
Oh Larson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski throws a wild body kick that Larson sees coming a mile off.
Pudzianowski connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Larson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Pudzianowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariusz Pudzianowski!

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Larson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mayflower counters by moving into the clinch.
Mayflower prevents a body shot from Larson.
Mayflower tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayflower can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Larson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mayflower tries to free his leg and advance position but Larson is retaining full guard.
Larson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mayflower has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower 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.
Mayflower with the ground and pound but Larson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Larson wants to improve his position but Mayflower is controlling well. #T1#
Larson is not content to let Mayflower control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayflower not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Mayflower'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.
Larson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mayflower has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larson regains half guard.
Mayflower seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Larson looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Larson is looking to improve his position.
Mayflower tries to pass to full mount but Larson defends it. #SUB#
Mayflower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though. #SUB2#
Larson actively working from the bottom here.
Larson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Mayflower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower blocks the strikes from Larson.
Mayflower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mayflower pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larson is keeping the position for now.
Mayflower missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mayflower being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larson wants to sweep here but Mayflower controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Larson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larson preventing the sweep.
Mayflower controls Larson momentarily but Larson frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mayflower throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Larry Mayflower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayflower enables Larson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayflower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayflower tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayflower striking off his back but it's not causing Larson any problems.
Butch Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mayflower looking for a guillotine here but Larson defends easily.
Larson wanted to stand there but Mayflower had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayflower working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Larson looking to pass the guard.
Larson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mayflower escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayflower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mayflower keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Larson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Larson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mayflower regains guard. #SUB#
Mayflower has his foot on Larson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larson works his way back into a safe position though.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayflower is trying to keep Larson in close. #SUB#
Mayflower isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Larson stacks Mayflower on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Larson!#T3#
Larson throws a strike aimed at the side of Mayflower's head but Mayflower avoids it well.
Mayflower wants to control but Larson postures up.
Larson wants to stand but Mayflower is controlling his arm.
Mayflower is looking for a sweep.
Mayflower striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mayflower sneaks back into half guard.
Mayflower wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larson wants to stand up but Mayflower is controlling the position.
Mayflower is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Larson has managed to clinch.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Larson successfully pulls guard.
Larson looking to control.
Mayflower won't allow Larson to sweep him here.
Mayflower works over Larson with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Larson is looking for a triangle but Mayflower pushes his legs off easily.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson 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#
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Mayflower holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mayflower misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Larson pulls Mayflower into guard.
Larson looking to control.
Mayflower postures up in Larson's guard and throws a big left but Larson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larson wants to sweep here but Mayflower controlling him for the moment.
Mayflower throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Larson is looking to stand up but Mayflower isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mayflower trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larson scores with the left hand. Mayflower knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Larson looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Mayflower counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Larson!
Larson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Mayflower tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayflower has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mayflower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Larson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mayflower wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larson is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it. #SUB#
Mayflower is trying to get an arm triangle but Larson is defending well.
Larson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Larson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayflower is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Mayflower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mayflower wants to free his trapped foot but Larson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayflower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larson keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Larson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayflower.
Larson tries to roll over but Mayflower keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayflower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayflower is looking to counter the offense by Larson and move into the clinch.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larson throws out a powerful jab.
Mayflower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Larson wants to clinch#TD#
and Mayflower counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Larson controls Mayflower momentarily but Mayflower frees himself.
Mayflower wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Mayflower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayflower throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larson is looking to stand up but Mayflower isn't so interested in that idea.

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 Larry Mayflower.
I think Mayflower 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Mayflower!

Event: HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Larson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayflower.
Larson throws a right hand that Mayflower ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayflower also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Mayflower releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Larson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mayflower!
Larson controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mayflower's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayflower keeps working.
We've been hearing that Larson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower is looking to regain half guard here but Larson keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Larson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Larson trying to control the position but Mayflower is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mayflower's face as Larson controls the position.
Mayflower sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Larson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mayflower punching from the bottom.
Mayflower 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayflower trying to hold on to Larson's head to control him but Larson postures up.
Well, if Larson 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. #SUB2#
Mayflower looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayflower is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.
Larson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayflower is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larson throwing shots but Mayflower is blocking nicely.
Larson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Larson scores with a takedown into Mayflower's guard.#T3#
Mayflower looking to control.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Mayflower.
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayflower is trying to hold Larson in close to prevent damage but Larson has managed to pass into half guard.
Larson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayflower tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Larson is thwarting Mayflower's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Larson wants to pass the guard but Mayflower is defending well.
Mayflower is looking to improve his position.
Mayflower trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson 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#
Mayflower tries to clinch but Larson moves out of range. #CL#
Larson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mayflower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayflower working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Larson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mayflower stopping the sweep attempt from Larson.
Larson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayflower can do to turn this around?
Mayflower keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower scoring with some ground and pound.
Larson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larson is trying to keep Mayflower in close. #T1#
Larson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayflower pushes down on Larson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larson is looking to control Mayflower's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Larson avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mayflower is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Larson trying to control from the bottom.
Larson has his hands clasped together around Mayflower's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Mayflower is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mayflower is working for an americana but Larson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mayflower was thinking about the submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butch Larson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayflower has wrist control.
Larson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayflower swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Larson postures up.
Larson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larson stopping the sweep attempt from Mayflower.#SUB2#
Mayflower is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mayflower keeping full guard, as Larson tries to pass.
Larson won't allow Mayflower to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larson looks to land a combination. Mayflower sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Larry Mayflower has been cut.
Mayflower gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larson counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Larson gets a clinch.
Mayflower wants to take the fight to the mat but Larson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Butch Larson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
Mayflower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larson to keep the fight standing.
Larson stops a takedown attempt from Mayflower.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Larson manages to pull guard.
Larson managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Mayflower's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mayflower wants to clinch.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larson throws a series of punches but Mayflower avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Larson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mayflower is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larson's back!#SUB2#
Mayflower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Larson is defending well though. Mayflower let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mayflower is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mayflower's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1##SUB2#
Mayflower working for the choke. #SUB2#
Mayflower is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Larson is defending well though. Mayflower let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Larson is trying to roll into a better position but Mayflower has get a rear naked choke and Larson is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Mayflower!

Event: HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Arlovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larson. Larson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Larson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arlovski lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Arlovski drops Larson with a big left hand and mounts him. Larson is in big trouble! #ROC#
Larson is rocked!
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!
Arlovski controlling from the full mount.
Larson is still in real trouble! Can Arlovski finish him?
Larson tries to reverse the position but Arlovski maintains control.
Larson tries to hold on but Arlovski postures up.
Larson seems to have recovered his senses.
Arlovski tries to control but Larson wriggling away.
Arlovski wants to get back to his feet but Larson is holding on tight.
Larson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arlovski can't control as he wanted to and Larson manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T1#
Larson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Larson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Arlovski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Larson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Larson is looking to improve his position but Arlovski isn't that keen on the idea.
Larson tries to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
Larson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larson tries to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.
Larson 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.#T2#
Arlovski content just to control the position here.
Larson is desperately trying to improve his position but Arlovski has a good base and remains in mount.
Arlovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larson on the ground.
Larson holds on for dear life, controlling Arlovski's posture momentarily.
Larson wants to hold on but Arlovski pushes him away.#SU#
Arlovski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Larson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arlovski counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Larson badly! Arlovski follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Larson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Arlovski finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrey Arlovski!
Andrey Arlovski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorrander circles away.
Zorrander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zorrander duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Butch Larson has been cut.
Zorrander scores with a three punch combo!
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zorrander.
Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zorrander slaps away a takedown attempt from Larson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zorrander throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD#
Zorrander sends Larson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zorrander is motioning to the referee to let Larson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Larson is rocked!
Larson fails with the takedown
and Zorrander counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Larson out cold! What a finish! Zorrander is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Zorrander!
Zeus Zorrander retains his heavyweight title!
Zeus Zorrander really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Larson moves out of range as Mayflower strikes.#TD#
Mayflower closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mayflower lands in his opponent's guard.
Mayflower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larson has control of Mayflower's left arm, preventing Mayflower from doing any damage.
Mayflower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayflower loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Larson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson wants to sweep but no luck.
Larson looking to control but Mayflower passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson keeping control of the position.
Mayflower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larson's head. #T1##SUB2#
Larson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayflower wants to pass to mount but Larson is defending the position.
Mayflower throwing shots but Larson is blocking nicely.
Mayflower looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mayflower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larson is looking for a sweep. Mayflower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mayflower is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayflower.
Larson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayflower is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Larson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larson.#SUB2#
Larson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayflower is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Barbell Brigade that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Mayflower trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Larson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mayflower uses it to pass to side control.
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Mayflower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mayflower tries to move to mount but Larson blocks the move with his legs.
Larson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayflower's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mayflower passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mayflower working for a submission but Larson is keeping him at bay.
Mayflower wants to control the pace but Larson is squirming around nicely.
Mayflower thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mayflower unloads with some shots from mount but Larson bucks and avoids them well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mayflower wants to sweep but no luck.
Larson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Mayflower dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Larson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayflower's hands.#TD2#
Larson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayflower is trying to maintain the position but Larson is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayflower is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Larson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Larson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayflower tries to get to full guard but Larson has control of the leg.
Larson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mayflower tries to roll over but Larson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Larson 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.
Larson uses his free foot to push down on Mayflower's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayflower. #T2#
Larson content just to control the position here.
Mayflower is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
Mayflower tries to reverse the position but Larson maintains control.
Mayflower is squirming around, avoiding Larson's attempts to control the action.
Larson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Larson looking to control but Mayflower is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayflower is desperately trying to improve his position but Larson has a good base and remains in mount.
Larson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Larson content just to control the position here.
Mayflower is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mayflower is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Larson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayflower is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Larson looking for a guillotine from mount but Mayflower is having none of it.
Larson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mayflower because Larson loaded up on that one.
Larson trying to control but Mayflower is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson unloads with some shots from mount but Mayflower bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Larson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Larson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayflower to the ground. Larson is now in Mayflower's guard.
Mayflower keeping moving, preventing Larson from controlling successfully.
Mayflower looking to control.
Larson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Larson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayflower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larson has managed to get both his arms back between Mayflower's legs - danger averted.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayflower is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mayflower haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mayflower wants to sweep here but Larson controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Larson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Larson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Larson trying to control the action but Mayflower is working from the bottom.
Larson controlling from side mount. #T2#
Larson grinds an elbow into Mayflower's temple.
Mayflower tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayflower struggling a bit here.
Mayflower tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayflower stops Larson from passing to mount. #T3#
Larson trying to control the position but Mayflower is working away.
Larson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mayflower is avoiding damage well.
Mayflower is looking to reverse the position.
Larson throwing strikes but Mayflower manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Larson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Butch Larson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larson is looking to regain half guard here but Mayflower keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mayflower looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Larson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayflower landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larson is trying to control Mayflower's posture but Mayflower avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Larson!

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