Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA MT 29 - Monroe V Jernit
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Larkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin lands the left hand.
Major scores with a nice strike.
Major dodges the punch combination from Larkin.
Major finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Major keeps the fight on the outside.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Major.
Major misses the shot to the body.
Larkin misses with an uppercut
enabling Major to counter with a crisp jab.
Major throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Major backs up against the ropes.
Larkin moves in looking to clinch but Major pushes him off.
Larkin lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin blocks a jab.
Major misses with a body shot.
Major keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Major misses.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Major sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin staying out of range there.#T1#
Major has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Major's head.
Major keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin sets himself, and Major steps forward looking for the clinch! Larkin avoids it this time.
Major connects with the punch.
Major circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin misses with a double jab.
Major takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Major uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Major is avoiding it.
A jab from Larkin does it's job there.
Major motions for Larkin to come forward. Major throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin takes one to the side of the head.
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Major on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Major swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Major ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Major swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Major scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Major doesn't seem bothered though.
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Major throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Major throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head.
Larkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Major under the eye.
Larkin scores with a body shot.
Major looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Major. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Major looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Major throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Major ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Major looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Major rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Major throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Major's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Major scrambles back to his feet.
Larkin sizes up Major with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Larkin cracks a nice hook into Major's ribs.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Major saw that one coming.
Major throws a leg kick but Larkin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Major can do to turn this around?
Larkin connects with a right hand. Major shakes it off.
Major misses with a body shot.
Major throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Major fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Tae Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Major.
Major has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larkin is looking to clinch but Major is avoiding it.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Major has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Major.#T1#
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Major misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larkin connects with the punch.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Major to score with a decent uppercut.
Major tries to move into range but Larkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected.
Jab from Larkin.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Major. Major circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Major circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Major.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larkin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Major misses with a straight left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Major - that will leave a mark!
Major takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Major moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Major. #T2#
Major avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin sets himself, and Major steps forward looking for the clinch! Larkin avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Major looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Major has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin digs a good hook to Major's body.
Larkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Major doesn't seem bothered though.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Major avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Major throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Major throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Major throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Major throws the kick towards the body but Larkin avoids it.
Major swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Larkin wants to clinch up but Major keeps it at a distance.
Major on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Major moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Larkin.
Larkin cracks Major with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Major breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larkin jabs Major right on the nose. Major blinks but takes it well.
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Major's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Major takes the fight into the clinch.
Major tries to land knees in the clinch but Larkin avoids the damage to the body.
Larkin dodges an elbow strike from Major.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.
Major is pushing Larkin up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Major. #T1#
Larkin tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Major throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Major is looking to control Larkin's arms but Larkin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Major has his back to the ropes.
A body shot lands from Larkin.
Major fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Major blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Major tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Major's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Major tries to land knees in the clinch but Larkin avoids the damage to the body.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Major.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Larkin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Major.
Major comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Major lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow. #BC2#
Major breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Major misses with a body shot.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Major throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Major lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Larkin lands.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Major slips a jab from Larkin.#CL#
Larkin has managed to clinch.
Major blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Major backwards. #BC2#
Major's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Larkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larkin works over Major's head and body with a nice combination.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Major.
Major misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Major.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin lands a nice shot that snaps Major's head back.
Major circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin lands a nice hook to Major's body. Major takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larkin connects with a jab.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Major sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Major has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Larkin misses the jab.
Larkin blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Major.#T1#
Major misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin. #CL#
Larkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Major working Larkin over with knees to the body.
Larkin blocks the elbow strike.
Larkin being controlled against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Major as Larkin tries to tie him up.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Major stalling the fight.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Major putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Larkin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Major lands a body shot.
Major stalling in the clinch.
Major trying to control the position but instead, Larkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Major into the ropes.#T2#
Larkin managing to block the knees to the body from Major.
Major blocking some punches.
Larkin stalling in the clinch but Major improves position.
Larkin avoiding damage as Major throws knees to the body.
Major looking to stall.
Major controlling the action here for a moment.
Major tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Major is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tae Larkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Major.
Malaki Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Major swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Major lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Major closes the distance and pushes Larkin back into the ropes.
Larkin tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major is looking to control Larkin's arms but Larkin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Major has his back to the ropes.
Larkin tries to throw a body punch but Major avoids it by throwing Larkin back against the ropes.
Major has Larkin pressed against the ropes.
Major blocking some punches.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin wants to stall.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Major pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Major.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.#T1##CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Major trying to land knees to the body.
Larkin is trying to stall.
Larkin avoiding damage as Major throws knees to the body.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin wants to stall.
Major digs a right hand underneath Larkin's ribcage. Larkin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tae Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Major tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Major makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Larkin.
Major misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Larkin - that landed with a thud.
Major is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Larkin is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin. #T2#
Larkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Major lands with a right to the head.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Major.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Major digs a right hand into Larkin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larkin's gas tank.
Major looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Larkin trying to stall but Major improves his position.
Malaki Major seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Major looking to slow down the pace here.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Major escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Major throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Major walks into a jab.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Major.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Major comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tae Larkin!
A relieved looking Tae Larkin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA MT 26 - Kane Vs Moans
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Larkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shojo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Shojo moved out of range nicely.
And Shojo responds with a good body kick, but Larkin manages to step out the way in time.
Larkin connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larkin avoiding damage.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
Shojo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Shojo.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Shojo controls the action.
A short right from Shojo.
Shojo misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shojo lands a body punch.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shojo backwards.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Shojo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yuki Shojo has been cut.
Shojo is struggling to control the position.
Larkin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo blocks an uppercut.
Shojo looking to slow down the pace here.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Shojo scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Shojo.
Shojo is working Larkin over against the ropes.
Larkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shojo tries a knee to the head but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin trying to control the position but instead, Shojo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larkin into the ropes.#BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Larkin tries to clinch but Shojo moves out of range.
Shojo looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Shojo.
Shojo lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Shojo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Shojo. #BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shojo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Larkin has Shojo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shojo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
Shojo trying to land knees to the body.
Shojo just leaning against Larkin, taking a breather.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Shojo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuki Shojo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
Shojo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Shojo throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shojo manages to circle out of the way.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larkin avoids a kick to the body.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Shojo.
Larkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shojo at a distance.
Shojo scores with a nice head shot.
Shojo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shojo moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larkin throws the left hand but Shojo avoids the punch easily.
Larkin tries to clinch there but Shojo circles away.
Shojo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Jab by Shojo.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shojo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larkin eats them both and turns towards Shojo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Shojo is looking for the big counter here.
Larkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
Shojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.#T1##CL#
Larkin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Shojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shojo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Larkin throws a body punch but Shojo moves out of range.
Shojo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Larkin blocks it well.
Shojo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shojo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larkin dips to his left and cracks Shojo with an uppercut!
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shojo misses with a head kick.
Shojo scores with a leg kick.
Larkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Larkin.
Shojo is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Shojo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Tae Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larkin.
A big left from Shojo misses.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Shojo saw that one coming.
Shojo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Larkin does it's job there.#CL#
Larkin has Shojo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Larkin tries to work over Shojo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo misses with a body kick.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shojo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shojo swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body. Shojo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shojo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tae Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuki Shojo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Shojo swats away the attempt to clinch by Larkin.
Larkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shojo. Shojo obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Larkin tries to counter by clinching up but Shojo breaks away and moves out of range.
Larkin with a hook.
Shojo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Shojo throws out a leg kick but Larkin moves out of range and Shojo only half commits.
Shojo needs to keep his hands up - Larkin had a free shot at his head there.
Shojo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shojo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Shojo throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
A cross from Larkin lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larkin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin stuns Shojo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shojo.
The fighters circling - Shojo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shojo moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Shojo closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin tries to work over Shojo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shojo landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tae Larkin has been cut.#BC2#
Shojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shojo throws a body kick that misses.
Shojo throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Larkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shojo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shojo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shojo throws a head kick that Larkin semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Larkin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Shojo forces Larkin back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Larkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shojo up against the ropes.
Shojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shojo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shojo is controlling Larkin's neck. Shojo unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Larkin goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Lion Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: FWC 22: Hug vs. Maafala 2
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Butler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
Larkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance. #CL2#
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged Butler in a clinch.
Butler tries to pull guard but Larkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larkin.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
Butler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Larkin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Larkin.
Butler misses with a body punch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larkin cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Butler is rocked!
Larkin lands a body shot.
Oh Butler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Larkin.
A short body shot lands from Larkin as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Larkin gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larkin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Butler! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Larkin is unloading with more strikes now! Butler drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Larkin!
After the big win, Tae Larkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: FWC 20: Luther vs. Frazier
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Fuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuller scores with the left hand. Larkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuller is just out of range.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fuller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Larkin.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuller cracks Larkin with a good jab.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larkin closes the distance but Fuller moves to the side
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin tries to bum rush Fuller with a series of wild strikes but Fuller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Fuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuller slips a straight right by Larkin.
Larkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller. Fuller obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Larkin moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
Larkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fuller cracks Larkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Fuller slips a jab and a cross from Larkin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Fuller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Fuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larkin connects with a right hand. Fuller shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Fuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Fuller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larkin's calf.
Larkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuller.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Larkin is rocked!
Larkin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fuller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Fuller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller thuds a left hand into Larkin's body.
Fuller drops Larkin with a big left hand! Larkin is injured, injured bad! Fuller jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Fuller!
Post fight, an emotional Chris Fuller said 'Well you ,may have lost but your still a good looking mother fucker!'.

Event: FWC 18: Fuller vs. Haapana 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Larkin.
Larkin trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larkin into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larkin seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Wallace is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Larkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wallace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Larkin gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Larkin manages to get underhooks.
Wallace's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Wallace lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin trying to control but Wallace postures up.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
It looks like Wallace is going to stand back up.
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Larkin is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wallace punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Wallace looking to secure an arm triangle but Larkin defends it well. #SUB2#
Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Wallace in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Larkin tries to hold on but Wallace postures up.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wallace wants to finish this one by submission but Larkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace raining down shots from the mount!
Wallace lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Larkin taking shots to the head.
Wallace tries to control but Larkin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Larkin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wallace.
Wallace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Larkin is rocked!
Larkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh Larkin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Wallace quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wallace but it's paid off an Larkin is forced to tap! Nice work by Wallace.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wallace!
Our winner, Ryan Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VTFC Final Battle
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1#
Larkin throws a body punch but End moves out of range.
End could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A combination from Larkin does no damage. #CL2#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Larkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larkin.
End is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larkin to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Larkin.
Larkin is stalling here.
Larkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of End backwards.
Larkin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Larkin stalls.
End is trying to pull guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
End takes a shot to the head.
Larkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. End seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Larkin can turn it around.
Larkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
End tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually End drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy End. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin lands a shot to the body.
End is trying to pull guard but Larkin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Larkin.
A shot in the inside from Larkin.
End tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
End tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
End tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larkin smiles and moves away.
A cross from Larkin lands.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Larkin clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of End backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
End tries to pull guard but Larkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
End jumps guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larkin.
Larkin lands a right hand.
Larkin lands with a right to the head.
Larkin presses End against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Larkin - that landed with a thud.
End takes a shot to the head.
End tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually End drops back down to his feet.
Larkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Larkin pushes End back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
End is trying to pull guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of End backwards.
Larkin lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larkin.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Larkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
End is rocked!
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh End is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larkin pushes End back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of End backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.
A left hand lands to the body for Larkin.
Larkin pushes End against the cage. Larkin is working some dirty boxing. Larkin pushes off with a quick right hook! End goes down! End tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Larkin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Larkin!
Tae Larkin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.

Event: VTFC 7: Battleground
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larkin throws a hook but Lohan avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lohan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin scores with a shot to the body.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lohan breaks from the clinch.
Lohan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Lohan feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Larkin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Larkin clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin stalling against the cage.
Lohan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larkin walks away with a smile on his face. Lohan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Lohan misses with a takedown attempt - Larkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin leaves Lohan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Lohan.
Lohan shoots in and drives through. Larkin sprawls well.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lohan on the side of the head. #CL#
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Lohan back into the cage.
Lohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larkin pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Lohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Lohan avoids them all with ease.
Lohan feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Larkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lohan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larkin jabs Lohan to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Larkin instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lohan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Larkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lohan misses with some punches.
Lohan misses with the head strike.
Lohan tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lohan shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lohan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lohan somewhat.
Larkin lands a jab to Lohan's midsection.
Lohan shoots in but Larkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Larkin misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Lohan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lohan.
Lohan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lohan prevents Larkin from getting back to his feet.
Lohan is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lohan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Lohan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet but Lohan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Lohan moved out of range nicely.
Larkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lohan.#CL#
Larkin rushes Lohan and presses him up against the cage.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lohan's elbow.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lohan in his tracks.
Tae Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lohan moves into the clinch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lohan backwards.
Lohan has had enough of the clinch but Larkin keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Larkin drives through and clinches with Lohan against the cage.
Lohan fails to pull guard.
Larkin stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lohan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohan can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Larkin.
Larkin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lohan controls his hands.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Larkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lohans head.
Lohan is trying to break the clinch but Larkin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lohan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lohan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Larkin misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Lohan has Larkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Lohan.
Lohan tries to pull guard but Larkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Lohan's head.
Lohan is trying to drag Larkin to the mat but Larkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lohan. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Lohan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lohan keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2##TD2#
Lohan jumps guard and drags Larkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lohan is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up. #SUB2#
Larkin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lohan's closed guard. He's half up but Lohan has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lohan pivots and extends the arm, Larkin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lohan! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Lohan!
Amir Lohan is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Amir Lohan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VTFC 6: All or Nothing
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##CL#
Larkin forces End back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws a hook but End avoids it easily.
A big right from Larkin misses.
End doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Larkin clinches.
End tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Larkin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
End throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Larkin manages to pass to side control.
End should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Larkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Larkin working the head with strikes.
End throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
End takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Larkin working the head with strikes.
End misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Larkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
End wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
Larkin stands up and beckons End to his feet.
Larkin cracks End with an open hand slap.
Larkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
End moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but End manages to avoid it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but End is just out of range.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tae Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
End moves away from the strike by Larkin.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin tries to land a leg kick but End saw it coming and moves away.
Larkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by End.
End feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that End has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as End blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Larkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but End checks it well.
End checks the leg kick nicely there.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.#T4#
End slips a jab from Larkin.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
Larkin throws a jab when End was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by End.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
End uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but End manages to avoid it.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. End does a little dance to reset his feet.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that End can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected. #CL#
Larkin darts in and clinches End up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
End fails to pull guard.
End gets underhooks to prevent Larkin's takedown attempt.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but End manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC#
Larkin manages to break the clinch.
Larkin digs a good body shot into End's ribs.
End checks a leg kick.
Tae Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on End's shoulder, as End tries to avoid the shot.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
A combination from Larkin does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a nice looking combination but End bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but End is just out of range.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.#T2#
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. End sees it coming and avoids it easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin is looking to clinch.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Larkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
End slips under a jab.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin tries to clinch up.#T3#
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin is looking to chop away at End's legs.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin throws a hook but End blocks it.
Larkin misses with a series of wild punches.
End uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Larkin motions for End to come forward. Larkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a leg kick but End checks it.
A big left from Larkin misses.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Some wild striking there from Larkin.
End feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but End uses good head movement to avoid it.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from End.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Larkin misses with a hook.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
Larkin throws the left hand but End avoids the punch easily.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by End.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin lunges at End with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by End's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin tries a low kick but End avoids it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as End checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but End paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. End does a little dance to reset his feet.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
End blocks a leg kick.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin looks to land a combination but End avoids it well.
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
End slips a jab from Larkin.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Larkin throws a low kick but End moves out of range easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but End is out of range.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged End in a clinch.
End jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larkin walks away with a smile on his face. End gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but End was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws a low kick but End moves out of range easily. #CL#
Larkin clinches up with End and pushes him back against the cage.
Larkin tries to circle away but End has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
End tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually End drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
End successfully pulls guard.
End throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU#
Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on End, up you get!
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
End feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Larkin misses.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tae Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larkin misses with a hook. End ducked under it nicely.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a right and a left that End avoids nicely.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.#T4#
End moves out of range of the strikes.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.#CL#
Larkin forces End back against the cage and clinches.
End fails to pull guard.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy End.#BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Larkin misses with a hook.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
End staying out of range there.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
A jab from Larkin misses.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tommy End has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tae Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tae Larkin!
Tae Larkin is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Tae Larkin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Larkin connects with a looping right hand.
Shafir throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Shafir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Shafir uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Larkin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch.
Shafir moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shafir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shafir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shafir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Shafir's head.
Shafir takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Shafir is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Shafir blocks the low kick.
Shafir is still on wobbly legs! Can Larkin finish him?
A swing and a miss from Larkin.#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Shafir back into the cage.#BC#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
Shafir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larkin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shafir misses with the combination.
Shafir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Larkin rushes Shafir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shafir checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shafir there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shafir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
Shafir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shafir seems to have recovered his senses.
Shafir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Larkin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shafir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.
Shafir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Shafir working for a triangle but Larkin defends it easily.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Shafir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shafir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larkin cracks Shafir with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Shafir is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shafir's guard.
Shafir is trying to control but can't.
Larkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shafir on the ground.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Shafir is defending well. #SUB2#
Shafir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Larkin is thwarting Shafir's attempts to control the position.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Shafir dodges it nicely.
Shafir avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin. #T4#
Larkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shafir wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shafir wants to get back to his feet.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shafir looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shafir trying to control but Larkin postures up. #ES2#
Shafir manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Larkin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Shafir is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shafir lands a high kick!
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shafir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tae Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shafir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shafir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shafir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Shafir misses with a double jab
and Larkin counters with a crisp right that sends Shafir to the canvas! Larkin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Larkin!
After the big win, Tae Larkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: VTFC 2: Ascension
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Larkin lands a nice hook to Rines's body. Rines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rines looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin throws a series of strikes that have Rines backpedaling.
Rines sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rines blocks a low kick nicely.
Larkin stuffs the takedown.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larkin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rines takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Larkin duly obliges.
Larkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rines takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Rines is rocked!
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Rines's head.
Rines is still on wobbly legs! Can Larkin finish him?#T1#
Larkin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rines crumples to the floor! Larkin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tae Larkin!
Tae Larkin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: VTFC 1: New Breed
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Larkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yakuza back to the cage. Larkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yakuza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakuza.
Ichi Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yakuza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Yakuza is rocked!
Larkin fakes the body blow, causing Yakuza to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Yakuza goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tae Larkin!
A less than humble Tae Larkin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Ichi Yakuza stepped up to the mic, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.

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