PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tae Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy End (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Larkin
vs
End

159 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tae Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy End!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Larkin forces End back against the cage and clinches.

Larkin breaks the clinch.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin lands a right hook to the body.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws a hook but End avoids it easily.
A big right from Larkin misses.
End doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Larkin clinches.
End tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Larkin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
End throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Larkin manages to pass to side control.
End should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Larkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin working the head with strikes.
End throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
End takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Larkin working the head with strikes.
End misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Larkin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
End wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Larkin stands up and beckons End to his feet.
Larkin cracks End with an open hand slap.
Larkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
End moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin just misses with a punch to the body.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Larkin misses.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but End manages to avoid it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but End is just out of range.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tae Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
End moves away from the strike by Larkin.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin misses with a low kick.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin tries to land a leg kick but End saw it coming and moves away.
Larkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by End.
End feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that End has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as End blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Larkin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but End checks it well.
End checks the leg kick nicely there.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
End slips a jab from Larkin.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
Larkin throws a jab when End was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by End.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
End uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A slow jab from Larkin misses its intended target.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but End manages to avoid it.
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. End does a little dance to reset his feet.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that End can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larkin, as that shot connected.

Larkin darts in and clinches End up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin pressing his opponent against the cage.
End fails to pull guard.
End gets underhooks to prevent Larkin's takedown attempt.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but End manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Larkin manages to break the clinch.
Larkin digs a good body shot into End's ribs.
End checks a leg kick.
Tae Larkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Larkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin missing with a left hand there. End was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws an overhand right that lands on End's shoulder, as End tries to avoid the shot.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
A combination from Larkin does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larkin.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a nice looking combination but End bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but End is just out of range.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a looping overhand right but End ducks down to avoid it.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Larkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. End sees it coming and avoids it easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin is looking to clinch.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by Larkin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
End slips under a jab.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Larkin misses.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin is looking to chop away at End's legs.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin throws a hook but End blocks it.
Larkin misses with a series of wild punches.
End uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Larkin motions for End to come forward. Larkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a leg kick but End checks it.
A big left from Larkin misses.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Some wild striking there from Larkin.
End feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws out a loose jab but End uses good head movement to avoid it.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
End moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from End.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larkin misses with a leg kick.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tae Larkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Larkin misses with a hook.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
Larkin throws the left hand but End avoids the punch easily.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by End.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin lunges at End with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by End's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin tries a low kick but End avoids it.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as End checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but End paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. End does a little dance to reset his feet.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
End blocks a leg kick.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Larkin looks to land a combination but End avoids it well.
Larkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. End saw that one coming.
End slips a jab from Larkin.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.
End displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Larkin misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a low kick but End moves out of range easily.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Larkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
End bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin misses with a wild body shot.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but End is out of range.
End tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Larkin has closed the distance and engaged End in a clinch.
End jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larkin walks away with a smile on his face. End gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
End ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but End was well out of range. Poor timing from Larkin.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin throws a low kick but End moves out of range easily.

Larkin clinches up with End and pushes him back against the cage.
Larkin tries to circle away but End has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
End tries to pull guard but Larkin holds him up against the cage and eventually End drops back down to his feet.

End successfully pulls guard.
End throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Larkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on End, up you get!
A swing and a miss from Larkin.
End feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Larkin misses.
And End tries to counter it with a takedown but Larkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tae Larkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larkin misses with a hook. End ducked under it nicely.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a right and a left that End avoids nicely.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
Larkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. End moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
End moves out of range of the strikes.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.

Larkin forces End back against the cage and clinches.
End fails to pull guard.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy End.

Larkin breaks from the clinch.
Larkin misses with a hook.
End feints the counter takedown.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
End drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Larkin defends it well.
End uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larkin.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
End staying out of range there.
End with the counter takedown but Larkin avoids it easily.
A jab from Larkin misses.
End changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tommy End has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
End ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
End is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tae Larkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24

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