PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sven Johansson (ranked 314 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Hong Myung (ranked 25 p4p, 75 weight class). Myung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 지금부터 끝까지. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johansson
vs
Myung

182 cm
23
148
9 - 3 - 1

174 cm
22
153
6 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hong Myung!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myung circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myung.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myung.
Myung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson lands with an overhand left.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Myung shoots in but no luck this time.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Myung moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johansson misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws the left hand but Myung avoids the punch easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johansson.
Myung looks for a takedown but Johansson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Myung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sven Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johansson leaves Myung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Myung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung slips under a jab from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.

Myung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johansson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johansson wants to control but Myung postures up.
Myung prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Myung grinds an elbow into Johansson's temple.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johansson struggling a bit here.
Myung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johansson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it.
Johansson has one of Myung's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johansson is trying to improve his position.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Myung working the ground and pound from side control.

Johansson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Myung scores with a nice strike.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Myung misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Myung distracts Johansson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johansson's head.

Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Johansson gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Myung misses with a wild combination.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Myung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson scores with a hook to the body. Myung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a jab when Myung was well out of range.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johansson takes one to the side of the head.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Myung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice straight punches there by Johansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johansson.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Myung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Myung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson sizes up Myung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Myung moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Nice body punch from Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung has his takedown stuffed
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Myung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson scores with the left hand. Myung knows he should have avoided that one.

Myung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johansson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Myung is controlling him

Johansson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Myung is on him like a limpet, forcing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johansson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Johansson stops a takedown attempt from Myung.
Myung looking for a takedown.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Myung avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Myung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson throws a shot from downtown. Myung moves away and avoids it.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Johansson lands with a hook. Myung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Myung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung takes one to the chin there.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson swings for the body but Myung moves out of range.
Myung fails with the takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Myung's defenses.
Myung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.

Myung dives in and scores a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Myung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Johansson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Myung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Myung stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Johansson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Myung is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Myung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Johansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myung tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Myung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johansson prevents it.

Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Myung throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Johansson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myung dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Myung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.

Myung scores with a takedown into Johansson's guard.

Johansson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Myung has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Johansson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Myung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Myung tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johansson defends well and Myung ends up having to push Johansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johansson thuds his right hand into Myung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johansson throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
Johansson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johansson punishes Myung's body with a nice straight punch.
Myung walks into a stiff left hand from Johansson.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Johansson cracks Myung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a combination but Myung avoids it well.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johansson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Myung shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johansson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Myung off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Myung throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson misses the jab.
Myung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johansson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Myung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Myung missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johansson lands a glancing blow to the side of Myung's head.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Myung's ribs.
Myung dives in and grabs Johansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johansson pushes down on Myung's head and hops out.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Myung takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung lands a jab to the head.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Myung.
Myung slips under a jab.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myung moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Myung staying out of range there.
Myung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Myung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to control but can't.
Johansson is looking to escape.

Johansson has one foot on Myung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Myung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johansson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Myung's head back.

Myung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myung is in Johansson's guard.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Johansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johansson pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Johansson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is pulling down on Myung's head. It's preventing any offense from Myung, at least for the moment.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Johansson kicks Myung off and gets to his feet.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Myung is out of range.
Myung feints the counter takedown.
Myung 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.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johansson defends it well.
Johansson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johansson misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Myung.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung misses with a looping left.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myung is defended easily by Johansson.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Myung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Myung shoots for a takedown but Johansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Myung seems unphased.
Myung walks into a straight right hand from Johansson.
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Myung shoots in.
Johansson connects with a right hand. Myung shakes it off.
Johansson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a right hand

and Myung counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Johansson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johansson there.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johansson cracks Myung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Myung slips a jab from Johansson.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.

Myung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johansson did well to prevent Myung getting side control.

Johansson kicks off Myung and gets to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Myung slips a straight right by Johansson.
And Myung tries to counter it with a takedown but Johansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Myung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johansson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Myung scrambles back to his feet.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myung.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. Johansson tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myung.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Myung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Myung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Myung with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Jab by Johansson.
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Myung counters with a takedown into side control.

Johansson sneaks out the side door and pushes Myung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Myung.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myung blocks a jab.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Myung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johansson.
Myung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Myung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johansson. Johansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong Myung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johansson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Myung eats them both and turns towards Johansson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johansson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Sven Johansson, 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.