PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Raise Up. Latvala has chosen Children of Bodom - Tie my rope as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johansson
vs
Latvala

175 cm
35
156 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

190 cm
26
212 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160
Zipp Zapp

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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Latvala catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Latvala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Latvala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Latvala.
Johansson looks to land a combination. Latvala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latvala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Latvala.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson throws a leg kick but Latvala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson throws a chopping leg kick but Latvala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Latvala avoids nicely.
Latvala lands a head shot.
Latvala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mikael Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latvala throws a right hand that Johansson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johansson also avoids with ease.
Johansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Latvala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Latvala swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Latvala tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it.
Latvala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johansson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson scores with a leg kick.
Latvala looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson tried to score with a low kick but Latvala checks it.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Johansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johansson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Latvala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Latvala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Latvala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala with a hook.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
Latvala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Latvala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Latvala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latvala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Latvala checks a leg kick nicely.
Johansson tries to score with a low kick but Latvala moves his leg out of the way.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Latvala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala throws a big shot that misses.
Latvala misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikael Johansson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Johansson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johansson. That's going to slow Latvala down.
Johansson slips under a jab.
Latvala staying out of range there.
A low kick from Johansson misses

and Latvala counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johansson is looking for a sweep. Latvala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Latvala is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
Johansson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Latvala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson managing to control the position.
Latvala throws an elbow that misses. Johansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Latvala's guard. Nice move by Johansson!
Johansson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Latvala holds on and takes a little breather.
Latvala working a defensive guard but Johansson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Latvala is looking for a sweep.
Latvala is letting Johansson control him for a moment.
Latvala is looking to regain half guard here but Johansson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala is not content to let Johansson control the position.
Johansson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Latvala struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson tries to stand but Latvala is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala is looking for a sweep.
Latvala is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johansson off and has taken his back!
Latvala throws strikes from the back but Johansson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Johansson.
Latvala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Latvala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
Latvala throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Latvala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johansson wants to stand up but Latvala is controlling him.
Latvala stands up over Johansson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Latvala tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard.
Latvala passes into half guard.
Latvala tries to pass to full mount but Johansson defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latvala landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala wants to control but Johansson is keeping him busy.
Johansson taking some punishment here, with Latvala in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roope Latvala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Latvala misses with a straight left.
Latvala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Latvala's shoulder, as Latvala tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson wants to slow Latvala down by chopping away at his legs.
Johansson throws a body punch but Latvala moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Latvala checks a leg kick.
Johansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Latvala lands a nice shot that snaps Johansson's head back.
Johansson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Latvala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson throws a hook to the side of Latvala's head but Latvala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Latvala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Latvala shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johansson moves out of range as Latvala strikes.
Johansson lands a nice hook to Latvala's body. Latvala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Latvala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johansson.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Latvala's defenses.
Latvala checks a leg kick.
Latvala scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Latvala throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Latvala shoots in for a double leg but Johansson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johansson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Johansson is predictable there

and Latvala counters with a shoot takedown. Johansson fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Latvala is one step ahead there.
Johansson has momentary wrist control but Latvala slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala connects with a couple of short punches.
Johansson working a defensive guard here.
Johansson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johansson holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Latvala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Latvala lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Latvala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Latvala trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Latvala landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson has his hands on Latvala's head, controlling the position.
Latvala won't allow Johansson to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Latvala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johansson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johansson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johansson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Latvala tries to buck Johansson off but Johansson is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Latvala wants to control but Johansson postures up.
Johansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latvala keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roope Latvala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Latvala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roope Latvala!
A victorious Roope Latvala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mikael Johansson spoke after the fight, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.