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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 05, 2024
#R1#
Larkin lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Larkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Larkin and move into the clinch.#T1#
Larkin misses with an uppercut
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Larkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Oliveira slips a straight right by Larkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Oliveira's body.
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin lands with a right hand. #T3#
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira throws a quick counter head kick but Larkin was just out of range.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Larkin.
Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Larkin delivers a nice body kick.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larkin throws a front kick that sends Oliveira stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Larkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin lands a front kick.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira is looking to counter with head kicks.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin lands with a kick to the temple. Oliveira shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Larkin works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larkin.
Larkin throws a leg kick #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Larkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Larkin!#REVB#
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard. #T3#
Oliveira wants to control but Larkin passes into side.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Larkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Larkin controlling the position.
Larkin moves into full mount!
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin connects with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larkin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Larkin misses with a left hand
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.#T2#
Donk. Larkin catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Larkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin scores with a jab.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
Donnie Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Larkin avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Ze Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larkin 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

After the fight, Donnie Larkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 15, 2024
#R1#
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Atunes.
Larkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes slips a jab from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Atunes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Larkin.
Atunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atunes throws a good cross that connects.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it. #T1#
Larkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atunes is able to avoid easily.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Larkin throws out a leg kick but Atunes moves out of range and Larkin only half commits.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larkin lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Larkin misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larkin thinking. #T2#
Atunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Atunes throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larkin misses with a leg kick
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larkin scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes works the jab nicely.#T3#
Atunes moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
And Atunes counters with a quick kick to the body but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin connects with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Atunes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin misses with a body kick. #T4#
Larkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Larkin throws a body kick that misses
and Atunes counters with an inside leg kick.
Atunes connects with a high kick.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larkin throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cavalho Atunes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Atunes misses
and Larkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes with the inside leg kick.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Larkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Atunes scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Atunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Atunes gets a clinch.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes slows down the pace here.
Larkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atunes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Larkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Larkin avoids it.
A shot to the body from Larkin misses
and Atunes counters with a leg kick.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Larkin throws a leg kick
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cavalho Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Atunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4##CL#
Atunes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Atunes misses with a double jab
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes tries to clinch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Larkin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cavalho Atunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Larkin wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes tries to clinch but Larkin moves away
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Atunes tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Larkin misses.
Atunes slips a jab from Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atunes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Larkin avoids it.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larkin's sensitive parts. #T1#
Atunes moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Atunes cracks Larkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes fakes the leg kick and cracks Larkin in the body.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Larkin works the jab nicely.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin checks a leg kick.
Larkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Larkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Atunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Larkin misses with a jab to the body
and Atunes counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
Atunes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Atunes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atunes misses with a body kick. #CL#
Atunes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
Atunes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes blocking some punches. #T4#
Atunes stalling in the clinch.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Larkin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cavalho Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavalho Atunes!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 04, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin digs a good body shot into Jewish's ribs.
Larkin lands with a nice body punch.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jewish.#CL#
Jewish has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jewish throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jewish fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish misses with the head strike.
Jewish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jewish has Larkin pressed against the cage, preventing Larkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Larkin can't break the clinch.
Jewish trying to control the position but instead, Larkin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jewish into the cage.
Larkin being controlled against the cage.
Jewish just leaning against Larkin, taking a breather.
Jewish tries to land knees in the clinch but Larkin avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Jewish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Jewish is out of range.
Jewish wants to clinch.
Jewish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jewish with a nice calf kick.
Jewish avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Jewish thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jewish moves to clinch but Larkin breaks away
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Jewish tries to clinch but Larkin moves away
and Larkin counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Larkin misses the body punch
and Jewish counters with a stiff right hand.
Jewish tries to clinch up.
Jewish backing away here, and Larkin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larkin tries to land a leg kick but Jewish saw it coming and moves away.
Jewish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jewish has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Larkin.
Larkin looks for the body kick but Jewish saw that one coming.
Jewish closes the distance but Larkin moves to the side
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Jewish looks to clinch
and Larkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jewish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A head kick from Larkin lands but Jewish takes it in his stride. #ROC2#Jewish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewish tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Jewish lands but Larkin takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Jewish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin throws a one two combo.
Oh Jewish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Jewish instigates a clinch.
Jewish seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch.
Jewish tries to clinch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Jewish avoids it well. #CL#
Jewish instigates a clinch.
Jewish stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Larkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jewish misses with a hook.
Jewish walks into a jab.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jewish has time to react.#CL#
Jewish closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Jewish.
Jewish misses with a knee strike.
A short body shot lands from Jewish as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jewish has him pressed against the cage.
Jewish manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jewish misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Jewish.
Larkin cracks Jewish with an open hand slap.#CL#
Jewish drives through and clinches with Larkin against the cage.
Larkin being controlled against the cage.
Jewish missing with knees to the body.
Jewish has Larkin pressed against the cage, preventing Larkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC2#
Larkin manages to break the clinch.
Jewish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jewish feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Jewish misses with a body shot
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Jewish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Jewish moves into range and clinches up with Larkin.
Jewish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jewish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jewish is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jewish's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jewish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Jewish goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Jewish 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jewish darts in trying to clinch
and Larkin counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Jewish takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jewish has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larkin.
Larkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jewish's hands.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Donnie Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin misses with a two punch combination.
Jewish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jewish misses with a series of wild punches.
Jewish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larkin - that will leave a mark!
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 misses the body punch
and Jewish counters with a good low kick that Larkin was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Larkin lands with an overhand left.
Jewish slips a straight right by Larkin.
Jewish tries to land a body kick
and Larkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larkin.
Larkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jewish tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jewish scores with a jab. Larkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jewish fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Jewish's body.
Jewish tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Jewish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jewish lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Jewish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larkin is defending well for now.
Jewish slowing the pace effectively.
Jewish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larkin dodges an elbow strike from Jewish.
Jewish prevents a body shot from Larkin.
Jewish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Larkin up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jewish. #BC2#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
I Am Jewish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jewish tries to clinch up
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin with a nice cross.
Jewish darts in trying to clinch
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Jewish closes the distance but Larkin moves to the side
and Larkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jewish's knee momentarily.
Larkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jewish.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Jewish moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jewish throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Jewish cracks a nice hook into Larkin's ribs.
Jewish is looking to clinch.
Jewish tries to clinch up
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jewish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larkin.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Jewish moved away.
Jewish is looking for a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Jewish.
A counter left hand to the body from Jewish misses its target.
A big left from Larkin misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Jewish does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jewish.
A slow jab from Jewish misses its intended target.
Larkin misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jewish!
Jewish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewish misses with a two punch combination.
Jewish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jewish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

A very excited looking Donnie Larkin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023
#R1#
Tragedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tragedy 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.
Tragedy lands a head kick. Larkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Tragedy knocks Larkin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trage Tragedy!
A very excited looking Trage Tragedy 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: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar     
Date:   Jul 19, 2023
#R1#
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Garrett off balance momentarily.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Garrett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garrett.#CL2#
Garrett clinches up with Larkin and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Larkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch. #T1#
Garrett misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garrett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrett throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Garrett clinches up against the cage.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Larkin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garrett scores with a jab to the head.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Garrett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands with a light punch inside.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Larkin. #T3#
Larkin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Larkin gets underhooks to prevent Garrett's takedown attempt.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett has Larkin pushed against the cage.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larkin as Garrett tries to tie him up.
Garrett has Larkin pressed against the cage, preventing Larkin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Garrett misses with the head strike. #BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Larkin. #CL2#
Garrett clinches up with Larkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett wants to clinch
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Garrett tries to clinch but Larkin moves away
and Larkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Garrett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Garrett jabs at Larkin's body.#TD2#
Garrett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garrett stands up over Larkin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Larkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Larkin!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrett is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrett throws a strike but Larkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Larkin 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.
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Garrett has Larkin pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Garrett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Larkin won't allow Garrett to sweep him here.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larkin takes a swing at Garrett's ribcage but misses.
Larkin slips a straight right by Garrett.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garrett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larkin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garrett! But no joy.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garrett but Garrett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larkin as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
Garrett takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Garrett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin throws a quick counter head kick but Garrett was just out of range.
A big right from Garrett misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garrett lands an overhand right.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Garrett takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Garrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garrett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Garrett scores with a shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett with a hook.#T2#
Garrett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
Garrett throws a poor cross that misses
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Garrett moves in looking to clinch but Larkin pushes him off.
Garrett scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Garrett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Donnie Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
The fighters circling - Garrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin thumps Garrett with a low kick.
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
And Garrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrett.
Larkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Larkin lands a really nice looking cross but Garrett seems unphased.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin scores with a jab.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it. #CL2#
Garrett drives through and clinches with Larkin against the cage. #T4#
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett wants a takedown but no success here.
Larkin tries to break the clinch but Garrett is controlling the position.
Garrett keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrett working aggressively here.
Garrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Garrett prevents Larkin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrett defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Garrett clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Garrett.
I've got Garrett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bo Garrett!

During a confident post fight interview, Bo Garrett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe     
Date:   Jun 30, 2023
#R1#
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Larkin avoids it well.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larkin moves forwards but Morgan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larkin misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin. #T1#
Larkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larkin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Morgan gets a clinch. #BC#
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan sizes up Larkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Morgan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Larkin counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Larkin takes one on the button.
Larkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Larkin thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Larkin looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Larkin just gets out of the way.
Larkin tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Larkin tries a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan is looking to wear down Larkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Larkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Larkin scores with a hook.#CL#
Morgan clinches up against the cage.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Larkin has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Larkin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Larkin counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larkin counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Larkin connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Larkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Morgan.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Larkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larkin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morgan.
Larkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Larkin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Larkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Larkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Larkin.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Larkin unleashes a big counter combination but Morgan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morgan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Larkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan looks to land a combination. Larkin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
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!
Morgan moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Larkin.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin can't break the clinch. #BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Larkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan walks into a left hand.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Larkin misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Larkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthur Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Larkin counters with a leg kick.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.
Larkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Morgan throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.
Morgan tries to bum rush Larkin with a series of wild strikes but Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Larkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
Larkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Larkin backing up. Larkin nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Larkin.
Larkin throws a body kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Morgan is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Larkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Larkin misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Larkin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Morgan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donnie Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morgan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larkin counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Morgan stalks Larkin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larkin's face. Larkin staggers backwards, shaken.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan throws a counter high kick but Larkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Arthur Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Larkin.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larkin in his tracks.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

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 Arthur Morgan.
I think Larkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek     
Date:   Jun 03, 2023
#R1#
Larkin scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Larkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Vanorden's body.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
As Vanorden backs away, Larkin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vanorden throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Larkin.
Vanorden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Larkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanorden doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Vanorden cracks Larkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanorden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Vanorden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larkin is able to avoid easily.
Vanorden lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden misses with a leg kick
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Vanorden doesn't manage to clinch there - Larkin circles away.
Larkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vanorden moves to clinch but Larkin breaks away
and Larkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Larkin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanorden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vanorden lands a jab to the head.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Larkin checks a low kick from Vanorden.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab. #T2#
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vanorden is out of range.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vanorden is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Vanorden misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Vanorden.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden misses with a body shot
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Vanorden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Vanorden moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Vanorden. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Larkin defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Vanorden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vanorden jabs Larkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larkin throws a good cross that connects.
Vanorden thumps Larkin with a low kick.
Larkin staying out of range there.#T4#
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!
Vanorden misses the jab.
Vanorden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larkin is out of range.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Larkin.
A little jabbing left from Vanorden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vanorden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larkin counters with an outside leg kick.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Vanorden scores with a nice head shot.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Vanorden had a free shot at his head there.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanorden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Vanorden had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Vanorden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
A jab from Vanorden does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
A jab lands there for Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larkin tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Vanorden.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanorden.
Larkin slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Larkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanorden throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Vanorden connects with a high kick.
Vanorden with a hook.
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 jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Larkin slips a straight right by Vanorden.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larkin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vanorden scores with a body shot.
Vanorden jabs at Larkin's body.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Larkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden delivers a nice body kick.
Vanorden looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden blocks a low kick nicely.
Vanorden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Larkin throws a right hand that misses
and Vanorden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Vanorden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin misses with a looping right.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden lunges at Larkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larkin's hand.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vanorden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vanorden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larkin's sensitive parts.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Larkin scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a good low kick that Vanorden was not able to check.
Vanorden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Vanorden lands a head shot.
Vanorden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vanorden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larkin will feel that in the morning.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden tries to land a leg kick but Larkin saw it coming and moves away.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to land a front kick but Larkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden slips under a jab.
Vanorden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Vanorden moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Vanorden misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Larkin.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden misses with a low kick.
Vanorden connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanorden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Vanorden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vanorden clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Vanorden sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Vanorden moves away and avoids it.
Vanorden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larkin looks to land a combination. Vanorden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vanorden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a low kick. #T1#
Larkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vanorden thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Larkin.
Vanorden flicks out a counter leg kick but Larkin steps away.
Vanorden throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden throws a body kick that misses.
Vanorden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Vanorden lands a body shot.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
Vanorden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larkin with a body shot.
Vanorden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Vanorden throws a body shot but no joy.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Vanorden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larkin checks it well.
Bruce Vanorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vanorden just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larkin throws a chopping leg kick but Vanorden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vanorden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Vanorden there.
Vanorden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Vanorden.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vanorden just manages to avoid it.
Larkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Larkin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vanorden avoids it.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.#T3#
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larkin misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanorden! But no joy.
Vanorden misses with a body shot.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
Vanorden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
Larkin throwing a counter right hand but Vanorden manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin lands with a straight right. Vanorden didn't see that one coming.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larkin is looking to counter with head kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden throws a lazy uppercut
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin tried to score with a low kick but Vanorden checks it.
Vanorden throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
Vanorden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Vanorden finds it's target.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
A head kick from Larkin lands but Vanorden takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanorden. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanorden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanorden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Vanorden scores with a nice body kick.
Larkin stalks Vanorden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vanorden's face. Vanorden staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vanorden 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!

Our winner, Bruce Vanorden, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 254     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Mills prevents the takedown attempt.
Larkin stops a takedown attempt from Mills.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Mills. #TD2#
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mills wants to control but Larkin postures up.#T1#
Larkin controls the position.
Larkin working away.
Larkin just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Larkin.
Larkin working away.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin working away.
Larkin cracks Mills with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mills struggling a bit here.#T2#
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin is staying tight to Mills's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mills is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin controls the position.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin just content to control the position.
Mills can't do much from the bottom here.
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Larkin.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Larkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin is putting a hurting on Mills here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larkin slows the pace down.
Larkin working away.
Mills is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mills throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Mills is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Larkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mills tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Mills trying to stall but Larkin improves his position.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow. #TD2#
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mills struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Mills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mills tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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Mills is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin taking a breather here.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mills has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills isn't going anywhere.
Mills is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Mills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Larkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Larkin working away.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin 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.
Mills can't do much from the bottom here.
Mills being controlled for a moment.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Mills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mills is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More stalling from Larkin.
Mills tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Larkin controlling the position from side mount.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Larkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mills is trying to defend but Larkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mills wants to stand back up but Larkin manages to pass into side control.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin landing strikes.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
Larkin wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Larkin tries for a kimura but Mills is defending well. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Mills's face as Larkin controls the position.
Larkin working the ground and pound.
Larkin happy to just control the position for now.
Larkin is continuing to stall.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mills haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mills is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mills holds on to Larkin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Larkin wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.
Mills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Larkin slips a nice elbow through Mills's hands, connecting with Mills's forehead.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mills tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mills wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Mills is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin controlling from mount.
Mills in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edward Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

In his post fight interview, Donnie Larkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: WVT 95: Fabinho v Halsti     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023
#R1#
Sharma throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Sharma takes a shot to the head.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Sharma scores with a shot to the side of Larkin's head. #BC#
Sharma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
Sharma scores with a nice strike.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Sharma's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sharma pulls Larkin in close to prevent any damage.
Larkin is looking to advance position but Sharma has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Larkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sharma. What's that going to do exactly?
Sharma tries to control but Larkin wriggling away. #SUB#
Sharma wants to finish this one by submission but Larkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sharma. #SU#
Sharma get's back to his feet.#T2#
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Sharma 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Sharma.
Sharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin misses with the head strike. #T3#
A short right from Sharma.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma is trying to maintain a safe position but Larkin gets an underhook and turns Sharma into the cage.
Sharma misses with a punch on the inside.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Larkin blocks an uppercut.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike.
Sharma working aggressively here.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Sharma.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
Sharma trying to stall but Larkin improves his position.
Maybe Sharma would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Larkin gets through Sharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sharma tries to stall but Larkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rohith Sharma.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharma works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Larkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma blocking some punches.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharma is struggling to control the position.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma stalling in the clinch but Larkin improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharma tries to sprawl out of it but Larkin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Sharma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sharma on the inside.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sharma.
Larkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Larkin misses with the head strike.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Good body shot from Sharma.
Sharma misses with a body punch.
Sharma is leaning against Larkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma gets through Larkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Larkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharma avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larkin.
Sharma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Larkins head.
Larkin working aggressively here.
Sharma misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Sharma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Sharma. #T2#
Sharma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Sharma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin misses with some punches.
Sharma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharma backwards.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Larkin throws a head punch that misses.
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharma.
Sharma can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
Sharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sharma lands with a right to the head.
Sharma tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sharma misses with the head strike.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Larkin is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Sharma.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Sharma finish him?
Sharma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Sharma pushes Larkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sharma lands a big right hand that drops Larkin! The killer instinct kicks in and Sharma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sharma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohith Sharma!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rohith Sharma waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2     
Date:   Apr 07, 2023
#R1#
Crunch! Carlos slams his shin into Larkin's torso.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlos.
Carlos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carlos misses with a straight right.
Larkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Carlos counters with a right hand to the body.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlos defends it nicely.
It looked like Carlos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Larkin clinches with his opponent.
Carlos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Larkin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carlos backwards. #T1#
Carlos looking to stall.
Larkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carlos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carlos blocking some punches. #BC#
Carlos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses
and Carlos counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlos throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Carlos counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larkin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlos is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Carlos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carlos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Larkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlos trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin working over Carlos with some ground and pound. Carlos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Carlos defends it. #T3#
Carlos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larkin's back!
Larkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carlos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carlos has the hooks in. Larkin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carlos loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Larkin hold on?
Larkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Carlos is keen to just control but Larkin is a slippery customer.#T4#
Larkin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlos controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carlos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larkin defends it well. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.
Carlos working over Larkin with some ground and pound. Larkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larkin is not content to let Carlos control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that round.
That's time! Carlos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Larkin shoots in but Carlos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlos but Carlos pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Carlos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larkin's guard.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Carlos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Larkin looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carlos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Carlos scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Carlos looking to control but Larkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Carlos tries to control but Larkin wriggling away.
Carlos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carlos is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Carlos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Larkin hang on?
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Carlos's attempts to control the action.
Larkin is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlos is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Carlos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carlos has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.
Carlos preventing the sweep.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Carlos pushes his legs off easily.
Carlos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Larkin's head.
Carlos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carlos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Larkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Larkin, not yet.
Carlos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlos trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Carlos trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Carlos working some strikes from top position.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlos defends well.
Carlos trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Larkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donnie Larkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carlos leaves Larkin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carlos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Larkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlos counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
A low kick from Larkin is predictable there
and Carlos counters with a left and a right that stings Larkin.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
letting Carlos counter with a right hand.
Juan Carlos is winning the standup battle so far.
Carlos throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carlos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Larkin misses with a takedown
and Carlos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Carlos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Carlos throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Carlos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nice cross by Carlos.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Larkin moves out of range as Carlos throws a body kick.
Carlos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Carlos's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlos to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
Larkin fails with the takedown
and Carlos counters with a leg kick.
Carlos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Larkin with a poor takedown
and Carlos counters with a nice uppercut.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Larkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Carlos throws a big shot that misses.
Carlos blocks a head kick by Larkin.
As Larkin looks to move away, Carlos throws a big counter combo but Larkin just gets out of the way.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlos but Carlos pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
As Larkin looks to move away, Carlos throws a big counter combo but Larkin just gets out of the way.
Larkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carlos counters with a head kick. That will keep Larkin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Carlos lands with a nice body kick.
Carlos scores with a spinning back kick!
Larkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carlos misses with a hook to the body
and Larkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlos checks it well.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carlos, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carlos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!

After winning the bout, Juan Carlos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards     
Date:   Mar 17, 2023
#R1#
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Abner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abner.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.#TD2#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Abner's guard.
Larkin is looking to pass into half guard but Abner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abner is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin wants to improve his position but instead Abner has moved into half guard.
Abner prevents Larkin from improving his position.#T1#
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Abner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larkin, up you get!
Larkin fails with the takedown
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin throws a combination. Abner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Abner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well.
Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Abner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Abner misses with a looping left.
Abner throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Abner's guard.
Abner pulls Larkin in close to his closed guard and prevents Larkin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abner works over Larkin with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Larkin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abner defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cayden Abner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Abner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abner defends it nicely.
Abner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin is looking to slow Abner down with leg kicks.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.#T1#
Larkin tries for a takedown but Abner circles away easily
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Larkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Abner coming out on top.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
No joy there for Larkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Abner misses #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abner won't be happy with that.
Abner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abner controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
Larkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Larkin throwing strikes but missing.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Abner has wrist control.#T3#
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Larkin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abner escapes and throws Larkin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Abner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Abner cracks Larkin with a big right hand but Larkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Larkin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Larkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abner is controlling him well.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Abner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Abner sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Abner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Larkin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Larkin defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larkin.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abner pinned against the cage. Abner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Larkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abner!
Abner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Abner tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Larkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abner is surviving well by controlling Larkin's body position as best he can.
Abner is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Larkin breaks from Abner's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Larkin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Abner bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Larkin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Larkin!
After the fight, Donnie Larkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 25, 2023
#R1#
Fairisles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin. #TD2#
Larkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fairisles is trying to defend but Larkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larkin lands strikes from half guard.
Fairisles punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fairisles is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Larkin has latched onto it... Big trouble! Larkin pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fairisles is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Larkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie 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: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Larkin successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Larkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monto.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Larkin working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Monto defends easily.
Larkin controls Monto momentarily but Monto frees himself. #SUB#
Monto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin looking to control.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Larkin is keeping the position.
Larkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Larkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Monto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monto has Larkin in his guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into side control.
Monto wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Larkin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monto some visible discomfort.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin trying to control the action but Monto is working from the bottom.
Monto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
Monto is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Monto regains half guard.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Monto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Monto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Monto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#T4##SUB#
Larkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larkin has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monto striking off his back but it's not causing Larkin any problems.
Larkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monto 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.
Monto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larkin's guard. #REVR#
Larkin looking to control. #SUB#
Monto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monto preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larkin's head.
Monto passes Larkin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Monto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Larkin but Larkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Larkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Monto.
Monto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throws a hook but Monto avoids it easily.
Monto moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Larkin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Monto gets tackled into the cage by Larkin. Larkin maintains the clinch.
Monto wants a takedown. #TD2#
Larkin pulls Monto into guard. #SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Monto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Larkin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Larkin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larkin stays in close to Monto's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Monto is looking to sweep but instead, Larkin has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Monto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Monto's head.
Larkin prevents Monto from improving his position.
Larkin wants to control but Monto is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto throws a strike from the bottom but Larkin passes into side control!
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him!
Larkin content just to control the position here. #T3#
BOOM! Larkin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Monto working to try and regain half guard.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Larkin lands a big elbow.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Monto is looking to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Larkin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Monto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Monto shrugs it off.
Monto is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin cracks Monto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto taking shots to the head.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Monto is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Larkin moves into the clinch.#TD#
Monto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monto manages to end up in side control.
Larkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Monto landing strikes.
Monto working away.
Monto cracks Larkin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larkin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Monto connects with a decent elbow.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Monto is having none of it.
Larkin controlling the action here. #T1#
Larkin wants to take a breather but Monto is having none of it.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin prevents Monto from improving his position.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monto wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larkin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Monto's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Monto actively working from the bottom here.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monto is trying to get back to full guard.
Larkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Monto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Monto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Monto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Larkin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Larkin!
Larkin lands an elbow.
Larkin controls the position.
Larkin trying to control the position but Monto is working away.
Monto is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him!
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Monto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monto is looking to escape. #T4#
The referee warns Monto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Monto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larkin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

In his post fight interview, Donnie Larkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1#
Larkin misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Fadda Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Larkin fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Larkin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fadda Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Larkin's body to avoid the submission. Larkin has instead reached around Fadda Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Larkin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Larkin connects with a right hand. Privilege shakes it off.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Privilege lands with a nice body kick.
Privilege steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Privilege! But no joy.
Larkin lands with a straight right. Privilege didn't see that one coming.
Privilege swats away the attempt to clinch by Larkin.
Larkin wants to clinch up but Privilege keeps it at a distance.
Privilege tries to score with a low kick but Larkin moves his leg out of the way.
Privilege walks into a left hand.
Privilege misses with a low kick.
Larkin cracks Privilege with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin staying out of range there.#CL#
Larkin clinches.
Privilege working aggressively here. #TD#
Larkin jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Privilege trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Privilege sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Larkin is pulling down on Privilege's head to control his posture.
Larkin is trying to control the position but Privilege postures up.
Privilege trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Privilege looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Privilege walks away with a smile on his face. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Privilege throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Privilege avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Privilege ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Privilege looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
Larkin avoids a kick to the body.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larkin cracks Privilege with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Privilege loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.#T3##CL#
Larkin instigates a clinch.
Larkin wants a takedown.
Privilege lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Larkin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Privilege trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin wants to control but Privilege is keeping him busy.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Privilege gets full guard.
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Privilege looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larkin connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Privilege looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Privilege is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Privilege wants to control the position but Larkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Privilege is trying to get back to full guard.
Privilege is pressing down on Larkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Larkin passes 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!
Larkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Privilege on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Privilege moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Privilege sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Privilege was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Privilege slips a jab from Larkin.
Privilege fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin takes a swing at Privilege's ribcage but misses.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Privilege.
Larkin throws a hook but Privilege avoids it easily.
Privilege uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Privilege feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege slips under a jab from Larkin.
Privilege keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Donnie Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Privilege digs a good body shot into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Privilege! But no joy.
Larkin cracks Privilege with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Privilege. Privilege circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Privilege lands a big head kick that sends Larkin tumbling to the mat! Privilege takes a step backwards and waves Larkin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Larkin is rocked!
Privilege shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Larkin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Privilege sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Larkin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Privilege!
White Privilege managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Grunge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov     
Date:   Jun 08, 2022
#R1#
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Drake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larkin taking a bit of punishment here - Drake scoring with strikes.
Drake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Larkin sneaks back into half guard.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Larkin's head.
Drake thows a huge punch but Larkin dodges it nicely.
Drake working over Larkin with some ground and pound. Larkin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Larkin's head. #T1#
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Larkin's hands, connecting with Larkin's forehead.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Larkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Larkin trying to control here.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larkin trying to get back to full guard but Drake takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Drake prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
Drake throws a sloppy strike and Larkin uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Larkin has ended up in Drake's guard.
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Drake wants to sweep here but Larkin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Larkin trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drake has Larkin pulled in close to control his posture.
Drake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Larkin blocks nicely.
Drake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Larkin has his feet on Drake's thighs here. He's pushed Drake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Drake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: CFC 483: Wallace v Outlaw     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Giovanni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Giovanni misses the jab.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Giovanni throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Giovanni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larkin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Giovanni scores with a nice body kick.
Giovanni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Giovanni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giovanni moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Giovanni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Larkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin misses with a left hand
and Giovanni counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giovanni misses with a leg kick.
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Larkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Larkin.
Giovanni connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Larkin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Giovanni lands a jab to the head.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Nice defenses there by Giovanni.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giovanni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Larkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Giovanni should have avoided that one.
Giovanni lands with a big left! Larkin is wobbled badly! Giovanni comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Larkin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sonny Giovanni!
In his post fight interview, Sonny Giovanni started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturmovik after a bit of a struggle.
Larkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sturmovik walks away with a smile on his face. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Larkin counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturmovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin looking for a takedown.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.#BC2#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturmovik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Sturmovik's head back.
Sturmovik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sturmovik lands with a nice body kick.
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturmovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Sturmovik had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Sturmovik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik lands the left hand.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Larkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturmovik's guard.#ES#
Sturmovik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Larkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sturmovik pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Larkin staying out of range there.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturmovik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturmovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larkin at a distance.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin throws a hook but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Larkin.
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Sturmovik scores with a nice head shot.
Sturmovik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head but Sturmovik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sturmovik tries to keep at a distance but Larkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturmovik won't allow it.
Larkin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sturmovik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Sturmovik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sturmovik is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturmovik defends well.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Larkin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larkin is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Sturmovik is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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#
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik slips under a jab from Larkin.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Sturmovik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmoviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturmovik throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Larkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Larkin tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sturmovik is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range. #CL2#
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Sturmovik back into the cage.
Sturmovik lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Larkin pulls Sturmovik into guard. #SUB2#
Larkin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sturmovik stacks Larkin 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 Sturmovik!
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Sturmovik decides to stand back up. #T2#
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged Sturmovik in a clinch.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sturmovik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sturmovik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sturmovik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturmovik has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.
Larkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Larkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin prevents Sturmovik from getting back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin passes Sturmovik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturmovik tries to kick Larkin off but Larkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sturmovik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Sturmovik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturmovik's head.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Sturmovik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Sturmovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmovik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmovik. Sturmovik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmovik blocks a jab.
Sturmovik throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Larkin wants to control but Sturmovik is keeping him busy.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Larkin working Sturmovik over with strikes.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Larkin is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik scores with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Larkin blocks with his arms.
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body. #T2#
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Larkin wants the takedown. Sturmovik is fighting it off but Larkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sturmovik's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Sturmovik keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Larkin trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom. #T3#
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturmovik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturmovik scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#The cut above Donnie Larkin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sturmovik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
A left lands for Larkin.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
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 powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturmovik circles away.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirov Sturmovik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturmovik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirov Sturmovik!

A relieved looking Kirov Sturmovik 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: CFC 473: Cobb vs Neuer     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Liu misses the shot to the body.
Larkin feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu 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.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Larkin sees coming a mile off.
Liu takes one to the chin there.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Larkin's torso.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Liu. #T1##CL#
Larkin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larkin goes for a takedown attempt but Liu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu slips a straight right by Larkin.
Liu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Larkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Larkin tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Larkin lands the left hand.
Larkin throws a front kick aimed at Liu's knee but Liu avoids it well.
Larkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larkin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Liu staying out of range there.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liu slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Larkin sees coming a mile off.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Liu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Liu.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larkin throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Some wild striking there from Liu.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
Liu sizes up Larkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larkin lands an overhand right.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin tries to clinch up.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larkin with a nice calf kick.
Liu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu 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!
Liu just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larkin prevents Liu from improving his position.
Larkin is pressing down on Liu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Liu is holding on for now.
Liu wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Liu trying to control but Larkin postures up.
Liu wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Liu is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Liu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.#TD#
Larkin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Liu bucks up and tries to throw Larkin off but instead Larkin has got his back!
Liu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Larkin.
Larkin controlling well, preventing Liu from escaping the position.
Larkin controls the position.#T1#
Liu tries to roll but Larkin sticks to his back.
Larkin not allowing Liu to control his hands.
Larkin is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Larkin gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Larkin gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Larkin apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Liu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Liu.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2##CL#
Larkin rushes Liu and presses him up against the cage.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body.
Liu working aggressively here. #BC2#
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick from Liu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu takes one on the button.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Liu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Larkin drives through with a takedown into Liu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Liu pushes Larkin off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Larkin tries to clinch up.
Liu unleashes a big counter combination but Larkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Liu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larkin's hands.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liu.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Liu to score with a decent uppercut.
Liu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Larkin catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
Liu scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu lands with a nice body punch. #T4##TD#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu has one foot on Larkin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Liu looks to land a combination but Larkin avoids it well.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Liu throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
As Larkin backs off Liu throws a huge counter combo but Larkin manages to avoid it all.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nice body kick there by Liu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larkin.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larkin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Larkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liu just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Larkin gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Larkin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Liu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Larkin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liu is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Larkin holds on and takes a little breather.
Larkin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Liu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liu has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.
Liu trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liu won't allow Larkin to sweep him here.
Liu looking to pass the guard.
Liu trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Liu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Larkin doesn't seem phased though.
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu throws out a counter right but Larkin avoids it with no problem.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Larkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Liu.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Larkin misses. #CL#
Larkin pushes Liu up against the cage in a clinch.
Larkin tries to score a body lock takedown but Liu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Liu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liu scores with a kick to the body. #T4#
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Larkin.#TD#
Larkin has clasped his hands together around Liu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liu trying to control but Larkin flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Liu surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Liu wants to escape the position.

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 Donnie Larkin.
I think Liu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!

Jun Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Larkin throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Reed jabs at Larkin's body.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Larkin's leg but Larkin calmly moves out of range.
Larkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Larkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Larkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin cracks Reed with a good jab.
Reed connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin misses the jab.
Reed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Larkin works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larkin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Reed. #T2#
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larkin misses with a left hand
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Larkin is rocked!
Larkin connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Larkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a head kick.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
and Reed counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Larkin! He's just covering up as Reed starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

 

Event: CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Larkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.#CL#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Larkin, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Larkin gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Larkin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Larkin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie is not content to let Larkin control the position. #SUB2#
Larkin is working to tighten his grip on Gracie's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gracie has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Larkin is really squeezing tight and eventually Gracie passes out! Larkin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: CFC 454: Fire v IsMore     
Date:   Jan 21, 2022
#R1#
Kovacs misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Kovacs.
Larkin throws a push kick but Kovacs slaps the foot to one side.
Kovacs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Larkin with a body shot.
Larkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larkin shoots in looking for a takedown but Kovacs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larkin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kovacs misses with a double jab
and Larkin counters with a two punch combo.
Larkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Kovacs tries to bum rush Larkin with a series of wild strikes but Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Kovacs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovacs throws a right hand that Larkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Larkin also avoids with ease.
Kovacs throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A combination from Larkin does no damage.
Larkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kovacs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andor Kovacs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovacs misses with a looping right.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
Larkin throws a body punch but Kovacs moves out of range.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kovacs lands a jab.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kovacs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kovacs sprawls well. Kovacs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Larkin moves out of range as Kovacs strikes.
Kovacs throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Kovacs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Kovacs finds it's way through Larkin's defenses.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Kovacs.
Larkin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kovacs's head.
Kovacs lands with an uppercut that bounces Larkin off the cage and back into range.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.
Larkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Kovacs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Larkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kovacs scrambles back to his feet.
Larkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Larkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kovacs sprawls well initially but Larkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larkin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Larkin prevents Kovacs from improving his position.
Kovacs is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kovacs avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kovacs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kovacs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larkin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
Larkin throws the kick towards the body but Kovacs avoids it.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kovacs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larkin is looking for a counter combo.
Kovacs scores with a hook.
Kovacs staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kovacs.
Kovacs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
Larkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kovacs to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Kovacs misses the jab.
Kovacs misses with an uppercut.
Kovacs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kovacs is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Kovacs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Kovacs trying to control from the bottom.
Larkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Larkin is thwarting Kovacs's attempts to control the position.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kovacs is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Larkin 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kovacs throws a one two combo.
Kovacs throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
A punch combination from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kovacs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larkin's sensitive parts.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andor Kovacs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Larkin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kovacs dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.
Kovacs seems a little lost for a moment, as Larkin dominates the positioning.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kovacs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kovacs is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Larkin working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andor Kovacs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Larkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kovacs unleashes a big counter combination but Larkin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kovacs punishes Larkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kovacs clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kovacs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovacs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kovacs wants it to stay on the feet.
Larkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kovacs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovacs throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kovacs just manages to avoid it.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Kovacs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovacs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Kovacs keeps Larkin under control for a moment.
Kovacs is looking to reverse the position.
Kovacs parries the strikes from Larkin easily there. Larkin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kovacs to escape.
Larkin throwing strikes but Kovacs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kovacs wants to stand but Larkin has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Donnie Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovacs is looking to stand up but Larkin won't let him. #T2##SU2#
Kovacs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kovacs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovacs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Kovacs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kovacs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovacs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs slaps away a takedown attempt from Larkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andor Kovacs seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Larkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovacs on the side of the head.
Larkin takes a swing at Kovacs's ribcage but misses.
Kovacs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin shoots in for a double leg but Kovacs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovacs tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Kovacs catches Larkin right on the button with a cross.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin misses with a hook.#T4#
Kovacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kovacs connects with a body shot.
Kovacs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovacs.
A counter left hand to the body from Larkin misses its target.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovacs with a hook.
Kovacs swinging wildly here.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovacs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andor Kovacs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovacs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!

In his post fight interview, Andor Kovacs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Larkin cracks Hill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Hill.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Larkin misses with a series of wild punches.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill slips under a jab from Larkin.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill 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.
Hill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Larkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.

Hill kicks Larkin off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin tries to move into range but Hill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hill is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Larkin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Larkin lands but Hill takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##TD#
Hill feints and as Larkin raises his hands in defense, Hill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larkin controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Larkin is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill advances position into side control!
Hill landing strikes. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larkin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larkin tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.#T3#
Hill lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hill throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hill wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hill wants to control but Larkin is keeping him busy.
Larkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Hill trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hill stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Larkin throws up his legs and catches Hill in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hill tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Larkin! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donnie Larkin!
After the fight, Donnie Larkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Scott Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: SYN 857 Whymer vs. Pendragon     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021
#R1#
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Larkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Piano 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.
Larkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Piano .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano .
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Piano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Larkin finds it's target.
Piano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Larkin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin. #T1#
Piano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Piano off the cage and back into range.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Piano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops Larkin in his tracks momentarily.
Larkin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Piano to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Piano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Larkin. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano is looking to wear down Larkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Piano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Rick Piano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Piano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Piano avoids it with no problem.
Piano connects with a high kick.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Piano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Larkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Piano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin throws a right and a left that Piano avoids nicely.
Piano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Piano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Piano avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Piano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Larkin looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Piano throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Larkin is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Larkin throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Larkin connects with a body shot.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morgan to score with a decent uppercut.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Larkin.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morgan.
Larkin slips under a jab from Morgan.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larkin.
Larkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan cracks Larkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Larkin throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Arthur Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Morgan lands a glancing blow to the side of Larkin's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morgan - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin slips under a jab from Morgan.
Larkin checks a low kick from Morgan.#T2#
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Larkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan connects with a looping right hand.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
Larkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Larkin slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin misses with a body shot
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larkin's head backwards.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Larkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morgan with a body shot.
Larkin slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Larkin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Larkin wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larkin at a distance.
Larkin scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Larkin backs away, Morgan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Larkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Larkin misses.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larkin lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Morgan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larkin swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Larkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morgan rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Morgan finds it's way through Larkin's defenses.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan is looking to counter punch.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan misses the jab.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Morgan connects with the punch.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Morgan tried to counter with a leg kick but Larkin avoided it.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larkin checks it well.
Larkin takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Larkin down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Arthur Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Larkin - just one landing.
Larkin jabs at Morgan's body.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larkin scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Larkin swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Larkin.
A low kick from Morgan misses
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morgan scores with a jab. Larkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin. #T4#
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Larkin lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Larkin thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Larkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larkin. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Larkin counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Larkin shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Morgan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Larkin.
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Larkin seems unphased.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Larkin in the body.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Morgan thows a body kick. Larkin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larkin. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin misses with a body shot. #T2#
Morgan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Larkin.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morgan is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Morgan misses.
Larkin slips under a jab from Morgan.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
Morgan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Larkin just manages to avoid it.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Larkin jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larkin lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Arthur Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
Larkin jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morgan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morgan lands with an overhand left.
Larkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan with a nice calf kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan lunges at Larkin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Larkin's hand.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Larkin checks a low kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

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 Arthur Morgan.
Well Morgan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arthur Morgan!

A victorious Arthur Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 843 Krison vs. Peterson     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Boretti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.#TD2#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Boretti's guard.

Boretti is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boretti 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.
Larkin is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Larkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boretti wants to stand but Larkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Boretti gets to his feet. Larkin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Larkin goes for a double leg but Boretti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boretti continues to drive forward.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boretti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Boretti scores with a head kick. Larkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Larkin moves in looking to clinch but Boretti pushes him off.
Larkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boretti. Boretti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Boretti lands a left and a right that send Larkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Boretti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Larkin 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!
Boretti throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Boretti finish him?
Larkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boretti.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Larkin circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Boretti. Larkin falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Boretti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SYN 834 Number vs Dionisy II     
Date:   Sep 19, 2021
#R1#
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova cracks Larkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Terranova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larkin tests Terranova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Terranova has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terranova.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larkin back to the cage. Terranova follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Terranova.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larkin connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Terranova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Larkin lands a high kick!
Terranova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larkin blocks the body kick.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Terranova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova sizes up Larkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Terranova.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Larkin moves out of range.
Terranova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larkin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Larkin.
Terranova lands a jab.
Terranova throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
Terranova misses with a kick to the body.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin checks a leg kick.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a looping left.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terranova.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick. #T3#
A jab lands there for Terranova.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Terranova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Larkin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Terranova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larkin's hands.
Larkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Terranova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.
Larkin scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Larkin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terranova lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terranova.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larkin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Terranova momentarily.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Terranova rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Terranova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larkin on the side of the head.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Terranova saw that one coming.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Terranova slips a jab from Larkin.
Terranova misses with a head kick.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Terranova as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Terranova avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Larkin as he connects with a hook.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Terranova.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Larkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Larkin moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
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#
Larkin moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
A big right from Terranova misses.
Nice jab there from Terranova.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Terranova lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Larkin misses with an uppercut.
Terranova tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Terranova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terranova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Terranova.
Terranova blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Terranova throws a right hand that misses
and Larkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Terranova connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Terranova connects with a looping right hand.
Terranova cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terranova 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 lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Terranova as he connects with a hook.
Terranova slips under a jab.
Terranova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Terranova throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Terranova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larkin scores with a nice strike.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Terranova motions for Larkin to come forward. Terranova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Terranova does no damage.
Terranova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Terranova misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Terranova.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Terranova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Larkin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Larkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terranova's head backwards.
Terranova drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Larkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Larkin swings for the body but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Larkin slips a jab from Terranova.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Terranova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Terranova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Terranova.
Terranova slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Terranova.
Terranova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A slow jab from Terranova misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova blocks a jab.
Terranova is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Larkin's leg. Larkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova checks a low kick from Larkin.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Larkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Larkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terranova misses with a body kick.
Larkin defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin misses with a shot to the body
and Terranova counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Terranova.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terranova misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Terranova sprawls well.
Terranova swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Terranova misses.
Terranova throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Terranova tries to land a leg kick but Larkin saw it coming and moves away.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Terranova finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Terranova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larkin.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Terranova checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Terranova coming out on top.
Larkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larkin slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Terranova. That snapped Larkin's head back. #T1#
Larkin walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Terranova throws out a counter right but Larkin avoids it with no problem.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Larkin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Larkin takes one on the button.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin backing away here, and Terranova unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terranova throws a series of punches but Larkin avoids them all with ease.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terranova throws a good cross that connects.
Terranova throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Terranova does no damage.
Terranova misses with an uppercut
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Terranova slips the punch.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Terranova with a 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!
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terranova will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Terranova.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up with Terranova, looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes Terranova against the cage but Terranova circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Larkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terranova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Larkin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Terranova just manages to avoid it.
Larkin takes a swing at Terranova's ribcage but misses.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin checks a low kick from Terranova.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Terranova looks to land a body kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Terranova.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Larkin is wise to it.
Terranova stuffs the takedown.
Terranova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Terranova throws a combination that misses
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Terranova throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terranova slips under a jab from Larkin.
Nice defenses there by Larkin.
Terranova throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Larkin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Larkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Larkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terranova.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Terranova throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin tried to counter with a leg kick but Terranova avoided it.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Terranova is out of range.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Terranova.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terranova avoids the body shot from Larkin.
A jab from Terranova does it's job there.#T4#
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
No joy there for Terranova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terranova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larkin.
Larkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Terranova lands with an overhand left.
Terranova thumps Larkin with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Terranova - just one landing.
Terranova thuds his shin into the meat of Larkin's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terranova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terranova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terranova.
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Terranova 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!

 

Event: C59: Garcia vs. Larkin     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Larkin didn't see that one coming.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Larkin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia to the ground. Larkin is now in Garcia's guard.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia is trying to keep Larkin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Larkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larkin's guard. #REVR##T1#
Larkin trying to control the position.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Larkin keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia trying to advance position but Larkin counters by regaining guard.
We've been hearing that Garcia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Larkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Larkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Larkin controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Larkin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Larkin wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin gets full guard.
Larkin controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Garcia tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Garcia misses with an elbow over the top.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Larkin 's eye. #TD2#
Larkin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garcia regains guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Larkin has moved into half guard.
Garcia gets full guard.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Larkin.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Larkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB2#
Larkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Larkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Larkin stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Larkin has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia throws a strike but Larkin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Larkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia throws an elbow that misses. Larkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Larkin!#REVB#
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Larkin darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
Larkin prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Larkin jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Larkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcia is trying to keep an underhook but Larkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Larkin is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Larkin postures up.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Larkin controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Larkin distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Larkin works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Larkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larkin trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Larkin controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Garcia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Larkin has passed into side control.
Garcia tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
Larkin scoring with punches and elbows.
Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Larkin looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Larkin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Larkin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larkin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Larkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Larkin 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.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Larkin has moved into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larkin stalling away here and it's allowed Garcia to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Mickey Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.

 

Event: C55: Garcia vs. Marinov     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Larkin forces DeVanzo back against the cage and clinches.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but DeVanzo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but DeVanzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeVanzo misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Larkin gets a clinch.
DeVanzo tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
DeVanzo is trying to trip Larkin. He has hold of a leg but Larkin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. DeVanzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
DeVanzo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Larkin is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! DeVanzo rolls with it to try and escape but Larkin cranks on the arm and DeVanzo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie 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: C50: Maestre vs. Zan     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
Larkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Larkin moves out of range as Knox strikes.#CL#
Larkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Larkin moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Larkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larkin closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knox cracks Larkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Larkin. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Larkin has Knox up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Knox's head.#CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larkin is defended easily by Knox.#T2#
A left lands for Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin walks into a jab.#T3#
Larkin wants to clinch
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Knox.
Larkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Larkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Larkin crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Larkin is rocked!
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Larkin head around and knocks him out cold! Knox hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Larkin dips to his left and cracks Parmesan with an uppercut!
Parmesan misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Larkin.
Larkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larkin lands a nice looking body shot.
Parmesan stuns Larkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parmesan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parmesan connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parmesan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parmesan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parmesan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larkin takes a step back to recover.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Larkin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parmesan's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Parmesan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Parmesan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Parmesan tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Larkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parmesan's head.
Parmesan wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin stalling.
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Parmesan is working away. #SUB#
Larkin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Parmesan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Larkin has cracked it and Parmesan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Larkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1#
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Knox.
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox jabs Larkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Larkin throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Larkin feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Larkin's defenses.
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!
Knox misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.#T1#
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Larkin defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Knox.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Larkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Larkin persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Knox.#CUT2#Donnie Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Larkin drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#Larkin is rocked!
Larkin takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Larkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Larkin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Larkin is out cold! Knox holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: C27: Maestre vs. Tua     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larkin lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Larkin defends easily.
Larkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Larkin passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larkin is just content to waste time from the top position. Morgan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Morgan is adopting a defensive guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Larkin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Morgan looking to control.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin stops Morgan from standing up.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Larkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morgan controlling Larkin's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larkin.
Morgan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLarkin.#T3#
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larkin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Larkin checks it.
Larkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan misses with a leg kick.
Larkin with the inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Morgan #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
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 decent elbow from side control.
Larkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Morgan is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Morgan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larkin is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Larkin looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Larkin moved away.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larkin throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Morgan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Larkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Larkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Larkin.
Larkin throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range. #CL#
Morgan pushes Larkin up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Larkin jumps guard and drags Morgan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Larkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Morgan is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Morgan is controlling Larkin's posture.#T2#
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Larkin passes into half guard. #T3#
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Larkin's back. He's all about the action.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Morgan is defending the position.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arthur Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Larkin motions for Morgan to come forward. Larkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Larkin throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larkin.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Morgan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larkin.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Larkin connects with an inside leg kick.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morgan rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larkin shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Larkin wants a takedown but no success here.
Arthur Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.#TD2#
Larkin has Morgan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Larkin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morgan tumbling to the mat - Larkin dives into Morgan's guard.
Morgan has his hands on Larkin's head, controlling the position.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larkin is stalling in the full guard.
Larkin preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Larkin stacks Morgan 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 Larkin!
We've been hearing good reports from Morgan'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.
Morgan is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Morgan is right now. #T3#
Larkin trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan prevents Larkin from moving into mount.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Larkin taking a break here but Morgan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Larkin is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arthur Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan tries to bum rush Larkin with a series of wild strikes but Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Larkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morgan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

As Donnie Larkin got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I don't fight to win or lose. I fight to entertain people '.

 

Event: CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1#
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Le Phat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin throws a jab when Le Phat was well out of range.
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Le Phat stuffs the takedown.
Le Phat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Le Phat connects with a leg kick.
Le Phat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Le Phat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Phat scoring well with a low kick there.
Le Phat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larkin is defended easily by Le Phat.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Phat misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Phat avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Larkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Phat misses with a hook.
Larkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Le Phat just misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Le Phat moves out of range easily. #T1##TD#
Le Phat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Larkin sprawls well initially but Le Phat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Le Phat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head.
Le Phat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Phat working Larkin over with strikes.
Le Phat is keen to just control but Larkin is a slippery customer.
Le Phat trying to pass the guard but Larkin defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin controlling the position well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Le Phat connects with a nice short shot to Larkin's temple.
Le Phat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larkin defending well though.
Le Phat wants to pass the guard but Larkin is defending well.
Le Phat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Le Phat is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Le Phat wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin looking to control.
Le Phat is looking to pass into half guard but Larkin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Larkin is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Le Phat throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larkin uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin staying calm.
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Le Phat tries to buck Larkin off but Larkin is having none of it.#T3#
Le Phat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Le Phat is trying to work for a sweep but Larkin has mounted him!
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Le Phat is desperately trying to improve his position but Larkin has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Larkin raining down shots from the mount!
Le Phat tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.#T4#
Larkin lands a couple of good shots and Le Phat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Larkin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB2#
Larkin working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Le Phat breaks Larkin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Le Phat looking to improve position, pressing down on Larkin's thigh with his hand. Larkin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Le Phat paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Le Phat's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Larkin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Larkin!
A less than humble Donnie Larkin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PANDA 87     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021
#R1#
Larkin connects with a high kick.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Menezes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Menezes has Larkin in his guard.#REVR#
Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Menezes blocks nicely.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#T1#
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin stands and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Menezes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Larkin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Larkin lands a heavy elbow.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Menezes is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin lands a big shot there that rocks Menezes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Menezes gets back to half guard.
Menezes regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into half guard. #T3#
Larkin wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin winds up and cracks Menezes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Menezes's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Larkin 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Menezes throws out a powerful jab.
Menezes slips under a jab from Larkin.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes works Larkin's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Menezes thuds a left hand into Larkin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes slips under a jab.
A big right from Menezes misses.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Larkin cracks Menezes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Menezes lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Donnie Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Larkin as Menezes shoots in.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Menezes with a jab.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larkin swivels and escapes.
Menezes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Menezes wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Menezes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin trying to control the position.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes. #T3#
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menezes postures up.
Larkin wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menezes with a nice cross.
Larkin lands with a shot to the body.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes. #CL2#
Larkin gets tackled into the cage by Menezes. Menezes maintains the clinch. #T4##BC#
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Larkin's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Menezes cracks Larkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menezes defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin lands with an overhand left.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Menezes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larkin looks for the body kick but Menezes saw that one coming.
Larkin takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larkin defends it nicely.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes connects with the punch.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larkin thuds his right hand into Menezes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menezes moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin cracks Menezes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Menezes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a nice head kick!
Menezes takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menezes blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menezes finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Larkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Menezes does it's job there.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.#T2#
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Menezes scores with the left hand. Larkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Menezes with a nice cross.
Larkin lands a head shot.
Menezes lands a slapping body shot.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larkin defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Larkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Jab by Menezes.
Larkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Larkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menezes at a distance. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Larkin enables Menezes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Larkin is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Menezes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Menezes stalling.
Larkin is in trouble now - Menezes has advanced to mount!
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larkin is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Menezes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larkin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larkin and Menezes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Menezes trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Menezes's guard! Nice work there by Larkin!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PANDA 77     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Trucks throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Trucks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin with a nice cross.
Trucks cracks Larkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trucks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTrucks.
A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Trucks swings widly with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trucks in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Trucks misses with a hook to the body
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Trucks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Trucks throws out a leg kick but Larkin moves out of range and Trucks only half commits.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Trucks swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trucks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trucks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trucks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Trucks ducks down to avoid it.
Trucks avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Larkin cracks Trucks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Trucks rushes Larkin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trucks.
Larkin working hard to break the clinch.
Trucks lands a nice uppercut.
Larkin blocks a body shot from Trucks.
Larkin is trying to break free.#BC2#
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trucks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trucks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larkin on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.#T2#
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from Trucks misses.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trucks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
Larkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trucks's hands.
Trucks takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Trucks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trucks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Trucks saw that one coming.
Trucks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Trucks.
Larkin misses with a head kick. #T3#
Trucks lands a jab.
Trucks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larkin throws a big counter head kick but Trucks avoids it with no problem.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trucks.
Trucks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trucks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Larkin is predictable there
and Trucks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
Trucks jabs Larkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trucks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trucks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trucks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Trucks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Derek Trucks's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks throws a body shot but no joy.
Larkin throws a push kick but Trucks slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
Trucks moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Trucks misses with a low kick.
Trucks misses with a body kick.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trucks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trucks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trucks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Trucks.
Larkin throws the left hand but Trucks avoids the punch easily.
Trucks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Trucks is predictable there
and Trucks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Trucks is rocked!
Trucks tries to get into range but Larkin steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Trucks! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Larkin scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PANDA 63     
Date:   Dec 25, 2020
#R1#
Larkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larkin moves out of range as Longbardo throws a body kick.
Longbardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Longbardo.
Longbardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Wacco Longbardo has been cut.
Longbardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Longbardo throws a combination. Larkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Longbardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin misses with a body kick.
Longbardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Longbardo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Longbardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Longbardo.
Longbardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Longbardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longbardo tries to move into range but Larkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Longbardo. Beautiful body shot.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Longbardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Longbardo.
Longbardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin throws the kick towards the body but Longbardo avoids it.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Longbardo.
Longbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longbardo misses with a wild combination.
Longbardo throws a push kick but Larkin slaps the foot to one side.
Larkin lands with a slapping head kick.
Longbardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbardo avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Longbardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Larkin tries to keep at a distance but Longbardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larkin avoids a wild elbow strike from Longbardo.
Longbardo scores a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longbardo is looking to slow Larkin down with leg kicks.
Longbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbardo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Longbardo with the inside leg kick.
Larkin catches Longbardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Longbardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Larkin misses.
Longbardo tries to clinch up.
Longbardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longbardo under the eye.#T3#
Larkin throws a nice head kick! #ROC#Longbardo is rocked!
Longbardo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Larkin ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Longbardo's jaw. Longbardo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Larkin does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PANDA 54     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1##KD#
Trucks lands a head kick that stumbles Larkin and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trucks tries to stand but Larkin is controlling from the bottom.
Larkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Larkin, not yet.
Trucks trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Trucks is looking to stand up but Larkin won't let him.
Larkin is trying to keep Trucks in close.
Trucks trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trucks looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin blocks a jab.#T1#
Trucks drops his hands momentarily and Larkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but Trucks shows good takedown defense.
Trucks looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Trucks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trucks.
An attempted straight right counter from Trucks misses the target.
Trucks throws a front kick that sends Larkin stumbling back into the cage.
Larkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trucks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trucks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
A cross from Larkin lands.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trucks is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Trucks tries to buck Larkin off but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin wants to control but Trucks is keeping him busy.
Larkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Trucks is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin is putting a hurting on Trucks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trucks seems a little lost for a moment, as Larkin dominates the positioning.
Trucks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trucks looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin wants to free his trapped foot but Trucks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larkin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trucks controls his leg.
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. #T3#
Larkin prevents Trucks from standing back up.
Trucks is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trucks trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin controlling the action here. #SUB#
Trucks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.
Trucks trying to control but Larkin postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Trucks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin tries to pass to full mount but Trucks defends it.
Larkin is keen to just control but Trucks is a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trucks throws a body shot but no joy.
Trucks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Trucks.
A shot to the liver by Trucks. Beautiful body shot.
Trucks throws a wild body kick that Larkin sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derek Trucks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Trucks lands an overhand right.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trucks is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Trucks finds it's target.#TD2#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Trucks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larkin blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Trucks's guard.

Trucks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Larkin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
Larkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trucks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trucks presses Larkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trucks tries to work over Larkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Trucks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
A swing and a miss from Trucks.
Larkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trucks.
Trucks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trucks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.#T1#
Trucks lands a nice shot that snaps Larkin's head back.
Trucks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Trucks misses the target.
Larkin throws a good cross that connects.
Larkin lands with a kick to the temple. Trucks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trucks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD#
Trucks lands a head kick that stumbles Larkin and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Larkin is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin wants to sweep here but Trucks controlling him for the moment.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trucks manages to get himself to full guard.
#SUB#
Trucks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#SUB#
Trucks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Trucks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Trucks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Trucks has momentary wrist control but Larkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Trucks has a closed guard, preventing Larkin from standing up. #SUB#
Trucks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into side control.
Trucks struggling a bit here.
Trucks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Trucks is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trucks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trucks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trucks seems a little lost for a moment, as Larkin dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Larkin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trucks to his feet.
Larkin throws a head kick that Trucks semi-blocks.
Larkin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trucks avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4##SUB#
Trucks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Trucks is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trucks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Larkin escapes and throws Trucks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Larkin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trucks's legs.
Trucks tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Larkin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trucks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Trucks will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larkin lands in his opponent's guard.
Larkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Trucks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Trucks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larkin is aware though and is defending well.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Trucks working for a triangle but Larkin defends it easily. #SUB#
Larkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trucks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larkin has managed to get both his arms back between Trucks's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Larkin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trucks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larkin has managed to get both his arms back between Trucks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Trucks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larkin uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trucks is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin advances to full mount.
Trucks regains half guard.#SUB2#
Larkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Trucks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Larkin moves into full mount! Trucks won't be happy about that!
Larkin controlling from mount.
Trucks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin controlling his opponent.
Trucks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trucks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trucks is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Larkin avoids the attempt from Trucks to control.
Larkin trying to control but Trucks is having none of it.
Trucks tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trucks is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Larkin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Derek Trucks is winning the standup battle so far.
Trucks throws a front kick that sends Larkin stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Trucks's head. #T4#
Larkin trying to control the pace.
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trucks is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Larkin lands a nice short elbow.
Larkin working Trucks over with strikes. #SUB#
Trucks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trucks trying to control here. #SUB2#
Larkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trucks sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trucks 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Trucks!

After winning the bout, Derek Trucks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PANDA 41     
Date:   Nov 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Larkin.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES2#
Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larkin lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin misses the jab.
Machida feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Larkin scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Larkin postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Larkin stops Machida from standing up.
Larkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Larkin is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larkin wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Machida connects with a right hand. Larkin shakes it off.#TD#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida has hold of Larkin's hands but Larkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida gets full guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Larkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
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 Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Larkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Larkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Larkin tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Larkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machida wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larkin moves into full mount! Machida won't be happy about that!
Larkin prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away. #T2#
Larkin controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Larkin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
Machida wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Machida passes into half guard.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Larkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larkin trying to control from the bottom.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida prevents Larkin from improving his position.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.#SU2#
Machida stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larkin to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Larkin blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Machida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Machida is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Machida pushes Larkin off looking to stand but Larkin dives back in and keeps control.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Larkin works his way into side control.
Larkin works to advance to full mount. Machida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Larkin tries to control but Machida wriggling away. #T2#
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.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.#T3#
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machida is trying to reverse the position but instead Larkin has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Larkin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Machida taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PANDA 33     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin scores with the left hand. Boxaaja knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxaaja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin lands with a right hand.
Larkin scores with a nice head shot.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxaaja counters with a good, hard body kick but Larkin shrugs it off.
Larkin throws an off balance right hand
and Boxaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxaaja circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxaaja tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boxaaja. Boxaaja obviously looking to wear him down.
Boxaaja ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Larkin.
Larkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxaaja feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxaaja. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxaaja throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Larkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larkin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Boxaaja misses its target.
Larkin goes for a double leg but Boxaaja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boxaaja continues to drive forward.
Boxaaja swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxaaja blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Larkin throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Boxaaja counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2##BC2#
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Boxaaja.
Larkin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Larkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boxaaja to the mat! Boxaaja manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Boxaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boxaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle here but Larkin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boxaaja sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Boxaaja is in trouble now - Larkin has advanced to mount!
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Boxaaja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boxaaja tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Boxaaja is squirming around nicely.
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Boxaaja to control.
Boxaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Boxaaja tries to improve his position but Larkin has taken his back! Larkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boxaaja tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Larkin pushes Boxaaja away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Larkin!
After the big win, Donnie Larkin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: PANDA 23     
Date:   Sep 25, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oscarsson throws out the jab.
Oscarsson misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oscarsson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oscarsson keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Oscarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Larkin controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin is pushing down on Oscarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oscarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Larkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Ground and pound from Larkin.
Oscarsson wants to get back to his feet.
Oscarsson 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.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Oscarsson dodges it nicely.
Oscarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
Larkin slips a nice elbow through Oscarsson's hands, connecting with Oscarsson's forehead.#SUB#
Larkin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Larkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Larkin passes to side control.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Oscarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin wants to control for a moment but Oscarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Oscarsson to regain full guard.
Larkin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oscarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oscarsson being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A slow jab from Oscarsson misses its intended target. #CL#
Larkin closes the distance and clinches.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Larkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Larkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Larkin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larkin wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oscarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larkin is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Oscarsson stands up and waves to Larkin to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Larkin is looking to clinch but Oscarsson is avoiding it.
Oscarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Oscarsson.
Larkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Oscarsson.
Larkin blocks a jab.
Oscarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin slips a straight right by Oscarsson.
Larkin walks into a straight right hand from Oscarsson.#TD#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Larkin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oscarsson wants to get back to his feet but Larkin drags him back down.#T1#
Larkin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Oscarsson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Larkin.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oscarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oscarsson wants to get back to his feet but Larkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larkin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oscarsson wants to get back to his feet but Larkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oscarsson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Larkin trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
Oscarsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Larkin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Oscarsson defends it.
Larkin is keen to just control but Oscarsson is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Oscarsson dodges it nicely.
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oscarsson's head.
Larkin is pressing down on Oscarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oscarsson is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oscarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Larkin drives through with a takedown into Oscarsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is keeping the position.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Oscarsson is keeping the position.
Larkin pushes down on Oscarsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oscarsson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
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##TD#
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oscarsson is trying to get back to his feet.
Larkin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Larkin in side control, throwing shots but Oscarsson defends.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oscarsson keeps working.
Oscarsson is pushing Larkin's head away, looking to escape. Larkin manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Larkin is putting a hurting on Oscarsson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Larkin taking a breather here.
Larkin'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.
Larkin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oscarsson keeps working.
Oscarsson dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.#SUB#
Larkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oscarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Larkin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oscarsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oscarsson keeps working.
Oscarsson dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.#T3#
Oscarsson prevents Larkin from moving into mount.
Larkin throws a strike aimed at the side of Oscarsson's head but Oscarsson avoids it well.
Larkin throws a strike aimed at the side of Oscarsson's head but Oscarsson avoids it well.#SUB#
Larkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Oscarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oscarsson is pushing Larkin's head away, looking to escape. Larkin manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin 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.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Larkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Larkin tries for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending well.
Larkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oscarsson some visible discomfort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oscarsson being controlled for a moment.
Larkin throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Larkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!

After winning the bout, Donnie Larkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: PFC 169 Asham vs Wild     
Date:   Apr 10, 2020
#R1#
Abel defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Abel.
Abel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abel throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
We've been told by Abel's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abel scores with a head kick. Larkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Abel.
Abel throws a good cross that connects.
Larkin works the jab nicely.
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 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Abel is out of range.
Abel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Abel there.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Abel. #T1#
Abel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Larkin throws a jab when Abel was well out of range.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel misses with a hook
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Larkin gets tackled into the cage by Abel. Abel maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Abel.
Abel working aggressively here.
Abel prevents a body shot from Larkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abel.
Abel lands a nice shot to the body.
Abel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!#BC#
Abel breaks the clinch. #T2#
Abel swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Abel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abel throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin throws a big counter head kick but Abel avoids it with no problem.
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abel scores with a nice strike.
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch but Larkin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larkin throws a hook but Abel avoids it easily.#T3#
Abel throws a low kick, looking for Larkin's leg but Larkin calmly moves out of range.
Abel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larkin slips under a jab from Abel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Abel throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Larkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larkin scrambles back to his feet.
Abel feints a jab promting Larkin to slip. Abel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Larkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aristides Abel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abel.
Abel closes the distance but Larkin moves to the side
and Larkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abel throws a leg kick
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Larkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Larkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abel loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Abel lands with a slapping head kick.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Abel walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Abel - just one landing.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel throws a leg kick
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Abel takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Abel throws a good cross that connects.
Abel is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Abel finds it's target.#CL#
Abel takes the fight into the clinch.
Abel working aggressively here. #BC2#
Larkin manages to break the clinch.
Abel walks into a jab.
Abel digs a good body shot into Larkin's ribs.
Abel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larkin tries a low kick but Abel avoids it.
Larkin lands a jab.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abel lands an overhand right.
Abel throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin checks a leg kick.
Abel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Abel moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Abel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Larkin misses.
Abel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abel tries to clinch up.
Abel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abel moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Abel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Abel finds it's target.
Abel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Abel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abel tries to clinch up.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Abel.
Aristides Abel is winning the standup battle so far.
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab. #T2#
Abel misses with a low kick.
Abel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Abel misses
and Abel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abel cracks the inside of Larkin's front leg.
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!
Abel scores with a nice right hand.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Abel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.#CL#
Abel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Abel's head.
A left lands for Larkin.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Abel saw that one coming.
Abel fails to land with a series of punches.
Abel misses with a straight right. #T3#
Abel swinging wildly here.
Abel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Abel.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Abel avoids it with no problem.
Abel misses with a jab to the body
and Larkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abel works over Larkin's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Abel.
A big left from Larkin misses.
Abel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Abel slips a straight right by Larkin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abel connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Abel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Abel is predictable there
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Abel catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Abel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abel throws a head kick that half lands.
Larkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abel throws out the jab.
Abel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Larkin lands with a cross.
Larkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abel's calf.
A punch lands to the side of Larkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larkin throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Abel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Abel.
A right hand to the body from Larkin.
Larkin leaning against his opponent.
Abel scores with a shoulder strike.
Abel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Abel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a stiff right hand.
Abel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abel has time to react.
Abel takes one on the button.
Larkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abel back to the cage. Larkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Larkin blocks a leg kick.
Larkin connects with a jab.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Larkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Abel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Abel.#T2#
Abel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abel tries to land a leg kick but Larkin saw it coming and moves away.
Larkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Abel is wise to it.
Abel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abel misses with a body kick.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
An inside leg kick from Abel misses.
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Abel is rocked!
Abel misses with a head kick. #T3#
Abel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Abel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abel seems to have got his legs back now.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Abel.
Abel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larkin slips a jab and a cross from Abel.
Abel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larkin is able to avoid easily.
Abel scoring well with a low kick there.
Abel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Aristides Abel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.
Abel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel with a nice cross.
Abel throws a combination. Larkin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abel fakes the leg kick and cracks Larkin in the body.
Larkin tries to move into range but Abel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel staying out of range there.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abel is looking for a counter combo.
Donnie Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Larkin misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aristides Abel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aristides Abel!

Aristides Abel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PFC 162 Reid vs Wild     
Date:   Mar 13, 2020
#R1#
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Vieira avoids it with no problem.
Larkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Larkin.#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
A jab lands there for Vieira.
Larkin throws a lazy right hand but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin stuffs the takedown.
We've been informed that Larkin 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.#TD#
Vieira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Larkin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larkin's guard. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but Larkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vieira to get the leverage.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Larkin is defending well. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Larkin tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larkin defends it well.
Larkin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vieira passes into side control, despite Larkin's attempt to control the position.
Larkin sneaks back into half guard.
Larkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin trying to control here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin gets back to full guard. #T3#
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Larkin is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Vieira pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Vieira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vieira works his way back into a safe position though.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Larkin is retaining full guard.
Larkin looking to control but Vieira passes into half guard.
Larkin is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is pressing down on Larkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larkin is holding on for now.
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 Eduardo Vieira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira'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.
#R2#
Larkin misses with the combination.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Larkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira digs a good body shot into Larkin's ribs.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vieira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larkin to the mat! Larkin manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larkin is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vieira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larkin has hold of Vieira's hands but Vieira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Vieira trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vieira seems to be looking for submissions.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Larkin defends it. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Larkin defends it.
Larkin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Larkin is working away. #T3#
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Vieira working for a guillotine from mount but Larkin is in no mood to give up.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larkin is looking to escape.
Vieira dominating with strikes here.
Vieira looking to control but Larkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larkin can't escape the position. #T4#
Larkin is controlling an arm, preventing Vieira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Larkin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Vieira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Larkin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Larkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Larkin is defending well. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Larkin throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira connects with a nice looking jab.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Vieira tries to counter with a takedown but Larkin is quick to defend against it.
Vieira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donnie Larkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin loads up on a big right hand but Vieira slips the punch.
Larkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larkin defends it nicely.
Vieira throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.#T1#
Vieira lands with an uppercut that bounces Larkin off the cage and back into range.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vieira tests Larkin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Vieira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donnie Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira connects with a looping right hand.
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira prevents Larkin from improving his position.#T2#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but Larkin defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vieira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Larkin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vieira. Oh but Larkin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vieira goes limp - he's gone! Larkin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Larkin!
An out of breath Donnie Larkin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Larkin misses with an uppercut
and Oscarsson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin slips a jab from Oscarsson.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Oscarsson slips under a jab from Larkin.
Jab by Larkin.#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Oscarsson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oscarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Oscarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Larkin dips to his left and cracks Oscarsson with an uppercut!
Oscarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oscarsson cracks a nice hook into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oscarsson. Oscarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Larkin.
Oscarsson ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Nice cross by Larkin.
Oscarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Oscarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Larkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oscarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Larkin scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin defending well as Oscarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larkin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on Oscarsson's shoulder, as Oscarsson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Oscarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oscarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Donnie Larkin's cut is getting worse.
Oscarsson misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oscarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Larkin as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Oscar Oscarsson's cut even more.
Larkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Oscarsson moved out of range nicely.
Larkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Oscarsson misses.
Oscarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oscarsson slips a straight right by Larkin.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Oscarsson moved out of range.#T4#
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Oscarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oscarsson staying out of range there.
Larkin jabs at Oscarsson's body.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oscarsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oscarsson slips under a jab from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a right hand
letting Oscarsson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oscarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oscarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oscarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Oscarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oscarsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Oscarsson's head.
Oscarsson ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oscarsson can do to turn this around?
Oscarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larkin staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Larkin misses the target.
A jab from Larkin misses.
A little jabbing left from Oscarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Oscarsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Larkin has got the better of the exchanges.
Oscarsson ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Oscarsson moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Oscarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oscarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Oscarsson moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin with a nice cross.
Oscarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oscarsson.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Larkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Oscarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Larkin misses with a hook.
Oscarsson throws a counter combo.
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Nice shot by Larkin.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oscarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oscarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Oscarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Donnie Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oscarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
The cut above Oscar Oscarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oscarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Larkin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Larkin slips under a jab.
Oscarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oscarsson slips a straight right by Larkin.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Larkin misses the target.
Larkin misses with a hook
and Oscarsson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Donnie Larkin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oscarsson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Larkin lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
Oscar Oscarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oscarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Oscarsson is rocked!#T4#
Oscarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oscarsson defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Oscarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Larkin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Oscarsson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Larkin follows Oscarsson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Larkin!
A relieved looking Donnie 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.
The defeated Oscar Oscarsson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 98     
Date:   Nov 08, 2019
#R1#
Pierre tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin misses with a hook. Pierre ducked under it nicely.
Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larkin. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch.
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
Larkin clobbers Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pierre is looking to clinch but Larkin is avoiding it.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Pierre's front leg but catches the back leg as Pierre tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre closes the distance but Larkin moves to the side
and Larkin counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pierre wants to clinch.
Larkin scores with a one two! Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierre is looking to clinch.
Larkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
Larkin is looking to counter punch.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and Pierre is countered with a crisp right hand from Larkin that sends him to the canvas! Larkin follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Pierre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin controls the position from side control.
Pierre is still in real trouble! Can Larkin finish him?
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre looking for a sweep but Larkin has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Larkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Larkin prevents Pierre from getting the reversal.
Larkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
Pierre wants to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pierre is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larkin avoids the attempt from Pierre to control.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Larkin's attempts to control the action.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Pierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larkin backwards.
Larkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Larkin is trying to force a seperation but Pierre has the dominant position.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action. #TD2#
Pierre ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pierre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Larkin tries to stand but Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Donnie Larkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up. #SUB2#
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Larkin uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Pierre gets back to half guard.
Larkin stalling.
Larkin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pierre.
Pierre is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin 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#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into half guard.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?
Pierre won't allow Larkin to pass to mount. #T3#
Pierre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larkin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pierre is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Larkin forces his way into half guard.
Larkin prevents Pierre from improving his position.
Pierre wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet.
Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larkin wants to get up but he can't break Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Larkin 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larkin is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wilky Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Larkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.
Larkin throwing a counter right hand but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Larkin lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Larkin in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Pierre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Larkin scores with a nice right hand.
Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Larkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Larkin gets tackled into the ropes by Pierre. Pierre maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Pierre decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
Larkin wants to stand but Pierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Larkin controlling from the top position.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin is stalling in the full guard.
Wilky Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larkin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pierre's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierre tries to clinch there but Larkin circles away. #CL2#
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Larkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
Larkin can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Larkin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Larkin is pressed up against the ropes. Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Larkin down to the mat. Larkin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Pierre darts in trying to clinch
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Larkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Pierre clinches.
Larkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larkin blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Larkin.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre. #BC#
Larkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilky Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Pierre scores with the left hand. Larkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.#CL2#
Pierre forces Larkin back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Larkin.
Larkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre.
A short right from Pierre on the inside.
Larkin blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larkin lands a right hand.
Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Larkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larkin.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilky Pierre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Donnie Larkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 67     
Date:   Jul 26, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin slips a straight right by Arundel.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Arundel moves away and avoids it.
Arundel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arundel fails to land with a series of punches.
Arundel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Arundel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin has a takedown stuffed.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Arundel off balance momentarily.#T1#
Arundel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arundel throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin with the counter takedown but Arundel avoids it easily.
Larkin walks into a straight right hand from Arundel.#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arundel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Arundel ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Arundel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Larkin blocks the leg kick.
Arundel misses with a straight right.
Arundel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Arundel misses.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Arundel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.#T2#
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Arundel's head.
Arundel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Larkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arundel's guard.#ES#
Arundel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Arundel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Larkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arundel defends it well.
Latrobe Arundel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.#T3#
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Arundel moved out of range.
Arundel throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arundel defends it well.
Arundel throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Arundel.
Arundel throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin shoots and misses
and Arundel counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Arundel catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arundel throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Arundel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Arundel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Arundel's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arundel tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin avoids the body shot from Arundel.
Arundel punishes Larkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Larkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arundel's calf.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Latrobe Arundel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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#
Larkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arundel has time to react.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Arundel's head but Arundel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Larkin throws a leg kick #KD#
and Arundel counters with a nice right hand that sends Larkin toppling to the canvas! Larkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arundel finish him?!#ROC#
Larkin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Larkin leaves his chin hanging out and Arundel seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Larkin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latrobe Arundel!
A very excited looking Latrobe Arundel 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: Skrap Fights 59     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Larkin.
Larkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Larkin settles back down.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Reed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Larkin into the ropes.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Reed feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larkin.
Larkin is working Reed over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
Larkin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reed!
Larkin breaks from Reed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Larkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed'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.
Larkin looking to finish Reed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reed!
Larkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reed?
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed can't escape the position.
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Larkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Reed frees his head quite easily.
Larkin throws some wild stikes that Reed manages to avoid easily.
Reed avoids a strike by Larkin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Larkin's guard! Fantastic escape!
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Reed lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Larkin lands with a cross.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Larkin.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Reed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Larkin.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larkin.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Larkin throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Larkin throws a strike but Reed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Larkin is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Larkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Larkin. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed walks into a jab.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Larkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T1#
Reed trying to remain calm as Larkin controls from the top position.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Larkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed passes to side control.
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Reed has mounted him!#T2#
Reed wants to take his opponent's back but Larkin doesn't allow it.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larkin pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is trying to control but Larkin manages to pass to mount!
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Larkin throwing strikes here but Reed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Larkin with shots to the head and body - Reed looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larkin landing punches.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 53     
Date:   Jun 07, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Puskas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Puskas fails to land. #BC2#
Puskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Puskas has Larkin up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD#
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
Puskas tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
Larkin takes a little break here. Puskas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puskas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Puskas can't do much from the bottom here.
Puskas is not content to let Larkin control the position. #T1#
Larkin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Puskas dodges the ground and pound from Larkin.
Puskas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Larkin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puskas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin lands a heavy elbow.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Puskas can't escape the position.
Larkin content just to control the position here. #T2#
Puskas is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puskas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puskas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puskas is in a horrible position here. Larkin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Larkin raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Larkin tries to control but Puskas wriggling away.
Larkin looking to finish Puskas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puskas!#CUT#
It looks like Ferenc Puskas has been cut.#T3#
Puskas is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Puskas is bucking up trying to escape but Larkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Larkin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Ferenc Puskas's cut even more.
Larkin is landing with some decent strikes but Puskas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Larkin.#CUT#
The cut above Ferenc Puskas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Larkin trying to control but Puskas is having none of it.
Puskas working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puskas is squirming around, avoiding Larkin's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Puskas can't escape the position.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
Ferenc Puskas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ferenc Puskas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Donnie Larkin!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 44     
Date:   May 03, 2019
#R1#
Larkin connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Wacco Longbardo has been cut.
Larkin scores with the left hand. Longbardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Longbardo lands a jab.
Longbardo cracks a nice hook into Larkin's ribs.
Larkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longbardo counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Longbardo gets caught flat footed, as Larkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin trying to control but Longbardo is working from the bottom.
Longbardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longbardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Longbardo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Larkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Longbardo wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it. #T1#
Larkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Longbardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Larkin 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Larkin'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but Longbardo ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
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.
Larkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longbardo avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longbardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larkin checks it well.
A jab from Larkin misses.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
Larkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longbardo slips a straight right by Larkin.
The fighters circling - Longbardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longbardo sprawls and moves away.
Longbardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Larkin rushes Longbardo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Larkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larkin lands with a right to the head.
Larkin scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Longbardo is trying to break the clinch but Larkin is controlling him.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Longbardo's head.
Longbardo wants to get back to striking at distance but Larkin won't allow it.
Larkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Longbardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larkin lands a body shot.
Larkin throws a solid leg kick but Longbardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larkin.
Longbardo walks into a straight right hand from Larkin.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Longbardo had a free shot at his head there.
Longbardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbardo.
Jab by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a leg kick. #TD#
Larkin 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.#T4#
Larkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longbardo's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin content to stall in guard here.
Longbardo is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.
Larkin passes Longbardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longbardo wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larkin works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wacco Longbardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Longbardo misses with a hook
and Larkin counters with a left and a right that stings Longbardo.
Wacco Longbardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Longbardo tries to keep at a distance but Larkin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Longbardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Longbardo.
Some wild striking there from Longbardo.
Larkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longbardo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Longbardo avoids the body shot from Larkin.
Longbardo throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin throwing a counter right hand but Longbardo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Donnie Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Longbardo misses with a body shot.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Larkin scores with a jab. Longbardo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Larkin showed some decent athleticism there.
Longbardo tries to kick Larkin off in order to stand up. Larkin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Larkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Larkin working away.
Longbardo is trying to get back to his feet.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longbardo keeps working.
Longbardo wants to get back to his feet but Larkin drags him back down.#T2#
Longbardo is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Longbardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larkin controls the position from side control.
Longbardo is pushing Larkin's head away, looking to escape. Larkin manages to hold on to the position though.
Larkin lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin controls the position from side control.
Longbardo tries to escape but Larkin is in control. #T3#
Larkin wants to control but Longbardo is keeping him busy.
Longbardo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Larkin happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Longbardo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larkin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Longbardo stopping the sweep attempt from Larkin.
Longbardo wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Longbardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Longbardo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.
Longbardo is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Larkin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Longbardo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Larkin has tightened it up now! Longbardo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Donnie Larkin!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 34     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Jabbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Jabbar gets caught flat footed, as Larkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Larkin is proving a slippery customer.
Larkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Larkin looking to sit in guard and control but Jabbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jabbar wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is really struggling to control Larkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Jabbar looking to pass the guard.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jabbar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jabbar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin works over Jabbar with some ground and pound from guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin postures up in Jabbar's guard and throws a big left but Jabbar blocks it.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jabbar working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Jabbar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Larkin has passed into half guard!
Jabbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larkin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larkin's back!
Larkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Larkin controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Larkin tries to escape the position. #T3#
Jabbar doesn't have the hooks in and Larkin manages to turn into his guard.
Jabbar controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Jabbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jabbar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Larkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jabbar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jabbar trying to control the position.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control.
Jabbar is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar won't allow Larkin to pass to mount.
Larkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws a low kick but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jabbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy body kick from Jabbar #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larkin.
Jabbar has momentary wrist control but Larkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Larkin postures up.
Jabbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Larkin postures up and lands a big shot to Jabbar's brow.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Larkin is pressing down on Jabbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Jabbar blocks nicely.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Larkin passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Larkin in particular looking to stall.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Jabbar is defending well.
Larkin lands strikes from half guard.
Larkin with the ground and pound but Jabbar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.#T3#
Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.
Larkin 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.
Larkin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larkin in the domination position with Jabbar hanging on.
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Jabbar is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Jabbar is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin postures up.#T4#
Larkin advances nicely into full mount.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Jabbar wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jabbar regains half guard.
Larkin passes to full mount!
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but Jabbar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Jabbar throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin misses with a double jab.
Jabbar throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin tests Jabbar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jabbar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larkin. Larkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larkin defending well as Jabbar loads up on a big left hand.
Jabbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Larkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Larkin is working away from the top position though.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Larkin sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Jabbar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Larkin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Larkin thows a huge punch but Jabbar dodges it nicely.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Jabbar is pressing down on Larkin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Larkin with a nice head shot there.
Jabbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabbar, not yet.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larkin passes into half guard.
Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but Larkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Muhammad Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jabbar defending against the ground and pound.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Well,Jabbar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy.
Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jabbar prevents Larkin from improving position.
Larkin trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep.
Larkin wants to control but Jabbar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Jabbar taking a bit of punishment here - Larkin scoring with strikes.
Larkin wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Larkin works his way into full mount!
Larkin scoring with strikes but Jabbar is staying in there.
Larkin is landing with some decent strikes but Jabbar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Larkin with shots to the head and body - Jabbar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larkin tries to control but Jabbar wriggling away.
Larkin can't control as he wanted to and Jabbar manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T4#
Larkin is nestled in close to Jabbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jabbar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Jabbar is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Larkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Devil.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
The Devil tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
The Devil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larkin connects with a decent elbow.
Larkin trying to control the position but The Devil is working away.
The Devil is looking to regain half guard here but Larkin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin trying to control the action but The Devil is working from the bottom.
Larkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Larkin trying to control the position but The Devil is working away.
Larkin lands a nice forearm strike.
The Devil struggling a bit here.
Larkin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Larkin cracks The Devil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Larkin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but The Devil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin advances to full mount. #T2#
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
The Devil is working to get back to half guard.
Larkin looking to finish The Devil with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Devil!
The Devil can't escape the position.
The Devil is working hard here to advance position.
The Devil is bucking up trying to escape but Larkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
The Devil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Larkin.
Larkin landing punches. #T3#
The Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin lands a big elbow.
The Devil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larkin on the ground.
Larkin controlling from the full mount.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Devil is looking to escape.
Larkin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
The Devil is rocked!#SUB2#
Larkin wants to finish this one by submission but The Devil is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Larkin.
Oh The Devil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Devil is desperately trying to improve his position but Larkin has a good base and remains in mount.
The Devil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Devil tries to get out of the position.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Devil wants to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.#T4#
Larkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Larkin lands a big shot there that rocks The Devil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Larkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Larkin drops a big elbow. That's hurt The Devil! More shots from Larkin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Larkin!

 

 
 
 
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