PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Children of Bodom - Tie my rope kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chantry
vs
Latvala

185 cm
31
219 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

190 cm
29
212 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala scores with a body shot.
Chantry 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.
Latvala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chantry manages to avoid it.
Chantry slips a jab and a cross from Latvala.
Latvala throws a right hand that misses

and Chantry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Latvala!
Chantry working the ground and pound but Latvala is defending the strikes.
Latvala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chantry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chantry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Latvala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chantry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chantry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Latvala has his hands clasped together around Chantry's back. He's all about the action.

Chantry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Latvala is defending against the submission attempts here by Chantry.
Latvala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chantry is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chantry working the head and body with strikes.
Chantry 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.
Chantry wants to pass to mount but Latvala is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chantry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Latvala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Chantry wants to work for an arm triangle but Latvala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Chantry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chantry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chantry thows a huge punch but Latvala dodges it nicely.
Chantry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Latvala tries to get to full guard but Chantry has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chantry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Latvala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala cracks the inside of Chantry's front leg.
Chantry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Latvala as he jumps to the side.
Latvala throws a hook but Chantry blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chantry is defended easily by Latvala.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches up with Latvala, looking for a takedown. Chantry pushes Latvala against the cage but Latvala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Latvala!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry slips a jab and a cross from Latvala.
Latvala misses with an uppercut. Chantry saw that one coming.
Chantry moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chantry is defended easily by Latvala.
Latvala scores with a hook to the body. Chantry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roope Latvala will probably get the nod.
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.

Chantry ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Latvala swings widly with a right hand

and Chantry counters with a shoot takedown. Latvala fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chantry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chantry preventing the sweep.
Chantry trying to control but Latvala is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala trying to control the position.
Chantry is looking to work some ground and pound but Latvala has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chantry.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Latvala cracks Chantry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Latvala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roope Latvala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latvala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chantry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Latvala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chantry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roope Latvala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Latvala.
Latvala loads up on a big right hand but Chantry slips the punch.
Latvala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chantry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry slips a straight right by Latvala.
Chantry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chantry moves away from the strike by Latvala.
Chantry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chantry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Latvala sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Latvala, as that shot connected.
Chantry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Latvala throws an off balance right hand

and Chantry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Latvala is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry trying to control the action but Latvala is working from the bottom.
Chantry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Latvala's head.

Chantry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Latvala sees it coming and defends easily.

Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Latvala has managed to free his arm - good work.

Chantry is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Latvala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chantry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Latvala is trying to maintain the position but Chantry is very close to passing his half guard.

Chantry is working for a submission of some sort.
Chantry throwing shots but Latvala is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Latvala wants to improve his position but Chantry is controlling well.
Latvala wants to control but Chantry is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roope Latvala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Latvala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantry.
Chantry feinted with a counter takedown.
Chantry ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Latvala throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantry.
Chantry moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
Chantry slips under a jab from Latvala.
Latvala stuns Chantry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Latvala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry feinted with a counter takedown.
Latvala misses with a straight right.
Chantry attempts a counter takedown but Latvala avoids it well and moves away.
Latvala throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roope Latvala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Latvala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Chantry gets a double leg takedown into Latvala's guard.
Chantry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatton Chantry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Latvala keeping full guard, as Chantry tries to pass.
Latvala is controlling Chantry's posture.
Chantry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Latvala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala working a defensive guard here.
Chantry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chantry throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chantry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chantry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Latvala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chantry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Latvala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chantry at a distance.
Chantry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala tries to land a leg kick but Chantry saw it coming and moves away.
Latvala misses with a straight right.
No luck for Chantry with that takedown attempt.
Latvala throws a body punch but Chantry moves out of range.
Latvala lands with a nice combination. Chantry backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Latvala looks to land a left hand but Chantry moved out of range nicely.
Chantry attempts a counter takedown but Latvala avoids it well and moves away.
Latvala lands with a hook. Chantry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Chantry is rocked!
Latvala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chantry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roope Latvala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry blocks a jab.
Chantry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Latvala.
Chantry moves away from the strike by Latvala.
Chantry changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chantry shoots in looking for a takedown but Latvala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chantry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Latvala scores with a leg kick.
Tatton Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Latvala.
Chantry half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Latvala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chantry has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatton Chantry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Latvala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Latvala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Latvala 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Latvala!
An out of breath Roope Latvala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.