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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thom Pace - Maybe. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaleva Vettenranta!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vettenranta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vettenranta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.
Vettenranta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Vettenranta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams keeping full guard, as Vettenranta tries to pass.
Vettenranta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vettenranta 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.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
Adams has control of Vettenranta's left arm, preventing Vettenranta from doing any damage.
Vettenranta working some strikes from top position.
Adams has his hands on Vettenranta's head, controlling the position.
Vettenranta preventing the sweep.
Vettenranta advances position into side control!
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here as Vettenranta stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Vettenranta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adams working to try and regain half guard.
Adams regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Vettenranta there.
Vettenranta wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Vettenranta working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vettenranta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vettenranta throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams stays in close to Vettenranta's body and controls the position.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vettenranta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaleva Vettenranta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vettenranta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters by clinching up.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Vettenranta jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Adams is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vettenranta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Vettenranta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vettenranta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vettenranta keeps the fight on the outside.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.
Vettenranta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vettenranta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams is pulling down on Vettenranta's head to control his posture.
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vettenranta's guard.
Vettenranta is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams wants to control from the top but Vettenranta keeps moving.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vettenranta can do to turn this around?
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams controls the position.
Kaleva Vettenranta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vettenranta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adams controlling the pace for now.
Adams looking to control but Vettenranta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vettenranta looks a forlorn figure.
Adams raining down shots from the mount!
Adams working Vettenranta over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Vettenranta is desperately trying to improve his position but Adams has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Vettenranta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adams controlling the position easily from mount.
Adams unloading with bombs!
Adams punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vettenranta's face.
Vettenranta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vettenranta gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Adams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams but Adams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vettenranta backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Kaleva Vettenranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Vettenranta with that takedown attempt.
Vettenranta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Vettenranta looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Adams circles away easily
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Vettenranta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Vettenranta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Vettenranta manages to avoid it.
Vettenranta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vettenranta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vettenranta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Vettenranta goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Oooooh!!! Adams has knocked Vettenranta down with a huge combo! Adams steps away and waves a wobbly Vettenranta back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Vettenranta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettenranta shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vettenranta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettenranta is just out of range.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
Vettenranta is rocked!
Vettenranta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams pushes Vettenranta up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams presses Vettenranta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta is trying to stall.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams gets through Vettenranta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adams stalling against the cage.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
James Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Vettenranta is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Vettenranta seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams stalling.
Adams lands a big right hand that drops Vettenranta! The killer instinct kicks in and Adams finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Adams!
James Adams retains his light heavyweight title!
James Adams made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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