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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drazen Kadoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drazen Kadoic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadoic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadoic checks a leg kick.
Latvala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kadoic is looking to land body kicks.
Kadoic feints and then cracks Latvala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Latvala down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Latvala. That's going to slow Kadoic down.
Latvala moves out of range of the leg kick from Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a hook but Latvala blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Kadoic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Latvala doesn't seem phased though.
Kadoic throws a body kick that misses.
Drazen Kadoic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latvala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kadoic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadoic. Latvala does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Latvala drops his hands momentarily and Kadoic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadoic throws a wild body kick that Latvala sees coming a mile off.
Latvala looks to land a left hand but Kadoic moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kadoic has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Latvala has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kadoic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kadoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Latvala fails to land with a series of punches.
Kadoic cracks Latvala with a good jab.
Latvala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drazen Kadoic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kadoic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Latvala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Kadoic tenderised Latvala's leg. Latvala is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kadoic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Latvala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadoic scores with a shot to the body.
Kadoic scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Latvala as he checks the leg kick.
Kadoic tries to score with a low kick but Latvala moves his leg out of the way.
Kadoic thuds a left hand into Latvala's body.
Kadoic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Latvala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kadoic is fending him off so far but Latvala persists. Nope, Kadoic circles away and we're back to standing.
Kadoic swings for the body but Latvala moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Latvala.
Kadoic throws a wild body kick that Latvala sees coming a mile off.
Kadoic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Latvala is able to avoid easily.
Latvala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala throws a jab but it's blocked by Kadoic.
Kadoic throws a leg kick which misses Latvala's front leg but catches the back leg as Latvala tries to avoid it.
Kadoic thows a body shot but no joy.
Latvala connects with a right hand. Kadoic shakes it off.
Latvala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kadoic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Latvala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kadoic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Latvala.
A slapping leg kick lands for Latvala.
Kadoic is looking to land body kicks.
Kadoic misses with a head kick.
Kadoic throws out a leg kick but Latvala moves out of range and Kadoic only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic looks to score with a jab to the body but Latvala is just out of range.
Kadoic misses with a body kick.
Kadoic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Latvala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kadoic as he jumps to the side.
Latvala misses with a two punch combination.
Latvala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kadoic misses with a hook. Latvala ducked under it nicely.
Latvala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kadoic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kadoic ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.
Latvala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Kadoic misses
so Latvala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drazen Kadoic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kadoic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Latvala throws out a loose jab but Kadoic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadoic thows a leg kick but Latvala checks it
and Latvala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kadoic!
Latvala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadoic manages to get back to half guard.
Kadoic trying to control here.
Latvala is looking for a kimura here.
Latvala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Latvala thows a huge punch but Kadoic dodges it nicely.
Latvala is looking for a kimura here.
Kadoic pushes Latvala off looking to stand but Latvala dives back in and keeps control.
Latvala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Latvala 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.
Kadoic won't allow Latvala to pass to mount.
Latvala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kadoic's head.
Latvala trying to control the action but Kadoic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latvala scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kadoic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Latvala wants to pass the guard but Kadoic is defending well.
Latvala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kadoic sees it coming and defends easily.
Latvala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Latvala is landing with some decent strikes but Kadoic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latvala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kadoic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latvala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kadoic is staying active underneath Latvala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kadoic gets full guard.
Kadoic managing to control the position.
Kadoic keeping moving, preventing Latvala from controlling successfully.
Latvala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadoic is trying to control the position but Latvala postures up.
Latvala is fighting to break Kadoic's control of his arms but Kadoic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Drazen Kadoic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kadoic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Latvala.
Kadoic misses with a head kick.
Latvala throws a right hand that Kadoic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadoic also avoids with ease.
Kadoic tries to land a front kick but Latvala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kadoic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kadoic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kadoic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kadoic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Latvala eats them both and turns towards Kadoic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadoic throws out a leg kick but Latvala moves out of range and Kadoic only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kadoic.
Some wild striking there from Latvala.
Kadoic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roope Latvala dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Latvala checks a leg kick.
Latvala staying out of range there.
Latvala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kadoic's head.
Latvala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadoic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Latvala jabs Kadoic right on the nose. Kadoic blinks but takes it well.
Kadoic slips a straight right by Latvala.
Latvala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kadoic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drazen Kadoic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kadoic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Latvala looks to land a left hand but Kadoic moved out of range nicely.
Latvala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadoic tries to clinch up.
Kadoic throws out a leg kick but Latvala moves out of range and Kadoic only half commits.
Kadoic moves away from the strike by Latvala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kadoic. Latvala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kadoic tries to bum rush Latvala with a series of wild strikes but Latvala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kadoic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kadoic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kadoic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Latvala rather than just go for the knockout.
Latvala misses the jab.
Kadoic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kadoic throws a leg kick but Latvala moved away.
Latvala drops his hands momentarily and Kadoic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kadoic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kadoic blocking some punches.
Kadoic breaks the clinch.
Kadoic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Latvala moves away.
Kadoic throws the kick towards the body but Latvala avoids it.
Latvala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kadoic misses with a low kick.
Kadoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kadoic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadoic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kadoic scores with the left hand. Latvala knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic ducks right into an uppercut from Latvala.
Latvala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kadoic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kadoic moves in looking to clinch but Latvala pushes him off.
Latvala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kadoic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kadoic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kadoic slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kadoic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kadoic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Latvala.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Latvala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kadoic - the referee stops the clock and Latvala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kadoic. Latvala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kadoic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Latvala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadoic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Kadoic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadoic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kadoic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Latvala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kadoic.
Kadoic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Latvala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kadoic cracks Latvala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Latvala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kadoic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Latvala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kadoic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Latvala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kadoic misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drazen Kadoic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kadoic 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drazen Kadoic!
Drazen Kadoic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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