PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham comes to the cage accompanied by Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Latham
vs
Soszynski

185 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Demonic Drugs
FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

MMA's Best Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Soszynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Latham fails to land with a series of punches.
Soszynski thows a body shot but no joy.

Soszynski gets caught flat footed, as Latham shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Soszynski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Latham has passed into half guard!
Soszynski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soszynski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soszynski wants to control but Latham is keeping busy.
Soszynski is trying to stand.

Soszynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Latham is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Soszynski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soszynski has hold of Latham's hands but Latham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Latham.
Soszynski is trying to improve his position.

Latham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soszynski is looking for a sweep.

Latham swings around for an armbar but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Latham's guard.

Soszynski drops back looking for a leg! Latham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latham manages to kick Soszynski off! Soszynski jumps back into Latham's guard.
Latham looking for a sweep. Not yet Latham, not yet.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Latham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Latham looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soszynski has picked Latham up and slammed him! Latham can't keep hold of the triangle and Soszynski manages to pass to side control!
Latham struggling a bit here.
Latham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Latham is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soszynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Latham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soszynski tries to get to full guard but Latham has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soszynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Latham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soszynski is keeping the position for now.
Soszynski with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Latham can't handle though.
Latham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Latham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Latham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Latham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soszynski as he jumps to the side.
Soszynski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Latham counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Soszynski's guard now.
Soszynski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Soszynski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Latham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Latham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.

Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Latham is keeping the position.

Latham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soszynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Latham looking for a guillotine here but Soszynski defends easily.
Latham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soszynski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soszynski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soszynski wants to control from the top but Latham keeps moving.
Latham wants to sweep here but Soszynski controlling him for the moment.
Latham is trying to keep Soszynski in close.

Latham has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski trying to control but Latham is working from the bottom.

Soszynski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Latham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soszynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soszynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Latham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Latham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Latham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soszynski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Latham wants to clinch.
Latham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Soszynski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Latham is looking for a triangle but Soszynski pushes his legs off easily.
Mark Latham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soszynski wants to pass the guard but Latham is keeping the position.
Soszynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Soszynski in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Latham is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krzys Soszynski!