PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaani Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jaani Latvala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Creed
vs
Latvala

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
273 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arturo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaani Latvala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Latvala looks winded!
Latvala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed slips a jab from Latvala.
Sloppy strikes from Latvala. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creed.
Latvala throws out a counter right but Creed avoids it with no problem.
Creed darts in looking for a takedown but Latvala gets double underhooks and turns Creed into the cage.
Latvala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latvala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Latvala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Latvala stuffs the takedown attempt from Creed. Creed gets slowly back to his feet.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Latvala as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Creed with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Latvala.
Creed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Latvala pinned against the cage. Latvala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Latvala looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Latvala slaps away a takedown attempt from Creed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jaani Latvala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Creed.
Creed fails with the takedown.
Latvala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Creed tries to clinch up.
Latvala lands with a right hand.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latvala defends it nicely.
Creed dives in and grabs Latvala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Latvala pushes down on Creed's head and hops out.
Latvala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Latvala throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Latvala.
Latvala 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala misses with an uppercut.
Creed is looking to counter punch.
Latvala misses with a left hand
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Latvala thumps Creed with a low kick.
Latvala misses with an uppercut.
Creed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Latvala defends well and Creed ends up having to push Latvala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Latvala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latvala defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Latvala as Creed shoots in.
Latvala stalks Creed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Creed's face. Creed staggers backwards, shaken.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Latvala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Latvala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Latvala throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed shoots in looking for a takedown but Latvala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Creed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Latvala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Latvala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Latvala misses.
Creed shoots in for a takedown but Latvala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Latvala moves away and avoids it.
Latvala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed is looking for a counter combo.
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - Latvala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Latvala misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaani Latvala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Latvala scores with a nice head shot.
Latvala throws a right hand that misses
and Creed counters with a one-two to the body.
Arturo Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed doesn't manage to clinch there - Latvala circles away.
Jaani Latvala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Creed misses with a takedown
and Latvala counters with a nice body shot.
Creed lands with a nice body punch.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latvala defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed shoots for a double leg takedown but Latvala sprawls well. He's pushed Creed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Latvala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Latvala connects with a body shot.
Latvala throws a hook to the side of Creed's head but Creed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Creed shoots in and drives through. Latvala sprawls well.
Creed looks for the body kick but Latvala saw that one coming.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Latvala, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Latvala against the cage but Latvala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Latvala thuds a left hand into Creed's body.
Latvala misses with a body shot.
Creed throws a nice head kick!
Creed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Latvala can pounce on him.
Creed tries to clinch but Latvala is having none of it.
Creed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Latvala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Creed - the referee stops the clock and Latvala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Creed. Latvala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Latvala moves out of range easily.
Latvala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creed tries to score a power double leg takedown but Latvala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Creed somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Latvala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creed shoots for a double leg takedown but Latvala sprawls well. He's pushed Creed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latvala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Latvala lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Latvala.
Latvala lands with a shot to the body.
Latvala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Latvala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Latvala.
Latvala lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Creed might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Latvala slaps away a takedown attempt from Creed, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Latvala misses.
Creed ducks under a wild hook from Latvala.
Latvala lands a slapping body shot.
Latvala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Creed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Latvala. Latvala obviously looking to wear him down.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed appears to be looking for a big counter.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Latvala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creed.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Latvala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Creed's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Latvala finds it's way through Creed's defenses.
Creed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Latvala tries to avoid it but Creed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Latvala to the ground. Latvala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creed.
That kick from Latvala tenderised Creed's leg. Creed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed goes for a double leg but Latvala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Latvala continues to drive forward.
Creed moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
Creed throwing a counter right hand but Latvala manages to avoid it.

Creed clinches with his opponent.
Creed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Latvala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaani Latvala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Latvala lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaani Latvala 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!

A combination from Latvala does no damage.
Latvala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Creed.
Creed shoots in but no luck this time.
Latvala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Creed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Latvala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latvala lands with an uppercut that bounces Creed off the cage and back into range.
Creed wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Latvala tenderised Creed's leg. Creed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Latvala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Latvala misses.
Creed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Latvala swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Latvala.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creed misses with a head kick.
Creed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Latvala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Latvala throws out a counter right but Creed avoids it with no problem.
Latvala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Creed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Latvala defends it nicely.
Latvala checks a leg kick.
Latvala throws a counter combo.
No luck for Creed with that takedown attempt.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Latvala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Latvala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Latvala.
Creed is looking to clinch.
Latvala swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Latvala lands.
Creed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Latvala is looking to slow Creed down with leg kicks.
Jaani Latvala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creed wants to clinch.
Creed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Latvala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creed momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Creed. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.
Creed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Creed moves into range and clinches up with Latvala.

Creed pulls guard.
Creed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Latvala is controlling him.
Creed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Latvala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Creed is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaani 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaani Latvala!