Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Vettenranta gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Seppala throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Vettenranta darts in looking for a takedown but Seppala gets double underhooks and turns Vettenranta into the cage.
Vettenranta dives in for a single leg takedown but Seppala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seppala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seppala cracks Vettenranta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seppala misses with a hook #TD2#
and Vettenranta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Vettenranta is trying to control. Seppala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seppala has his hands clasped together around Vettenranta's back. He's all about the action.
Seppala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seppala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppala tries to get out of the position.
Vettenranta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vettenranta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vettenranta thows a huge punch but Seppala dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Vettenranta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Seppala sees it coming and defends easily.
Vettenranta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vettenranta thows a huge punch but Seppala dodges it nicely.
Vettenranta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vettenranta wants to control but Seppala is keeping him busy.
Vettenranta lands with a punch from half guard.
Vettenranta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vettenranta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Seppala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Seppala is working from the bottom.
Seppala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Vettenranta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is looking for a kimura but Seppala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vettenranta to get the leverage.
Seppala is looking to control Vettenranta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seppala avoid being mounted?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vettenranta working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vettenranta is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Vettenranta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Seppala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Vettenranta maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Seppala could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vettenranta has cracked it and Seppala is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vettenranta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, 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.

Event: Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REVR#
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.
#R2#
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 #CL#
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.#T1#
Adams lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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.#KD#
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.#T2#
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.#ROC#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Meinhoff looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Vettenranta counters with a shoot takedown. Meinhoff fights it but they end up in guard.
Vettenranta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meinhoff trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Meinhoff's brow.
Meinhoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meinhoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Meinhoff, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meinhoff can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Vettenranta controlling from the top position.
Vettenranta slips nicely into half guard.
Vettenranta is controlling the pace.
Vettenranta is thwarting Meinhoff's attempts to control the position.
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Meinhoff has hold of Vettenranta's hands but Vettenranta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Meinhoff is rocked!#T2#
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meinhoff is still in real trouble! Can Vettenranta finish him?
Vettenranta controlling the action here.
Vettenranta scores with a big shot! Meinhoff's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Meinhoff! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, 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.

Event: Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Vettenranta with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Adams counter with a right hand. #TD#
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vettenranta's best efforts.
Adams wants to improve his position but Vettenranta is controlling well.
Adams gets back to full guard.
Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vettenranta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vettenranta trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is working Vettenranta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vettenranta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.
Vettenranta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adams connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Adams stalls from top position.
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.
Vettenranta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Vettenranta tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams winds up and cracks Vettenranta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vettenranta is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vettenranta avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Vettenranta's temple.
Vettenranta has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vettenranta moves into full guard. #SUB#
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vettenranta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Vettenranta's legs - danger averted.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adams with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Vettenranta working for submissions but it's allowed Adams to get to half guard.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams not doing much here.
Vettenranta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams prevents Vettenranta from improving his position.
Adams controlling the pace.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Vettenranta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
Vettenranta is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Vettenranta taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams is keen to just control but Vettenranta is a slippery customer.
Adams is nestled in close to Vettenranta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Vettenranta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adams winds up and cracks Vettenranta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vettenranta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vettenranta misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Adams throws the left hand but Vettenranta avoids the punch easily.
Adams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vettenranta is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vettenranta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams throws a hook but Vettenranta blocks it.
Vettenranta fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vettenranta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vettenranta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vettenranta slips a jab from Adams.#T1#
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown
and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vettenranta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vettenranta momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Adams misses the jab.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away.
Vettenranta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams is looking for the big counter here.
Vettenranta fails with the takedown
and Adams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
James Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vettenranta with a poor takedown
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettenranta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettenranta is holding his hands too far apart here. Adams throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Vettenranta is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Adams!
James Adams gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
James drives through and clinches with Vettenranta against the cage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Vettenranta blocks a body shot from James.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James stands there with Vettenranta around his waist. Vettenranta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables James to keep the fight standing.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from James. #T1#
Vettenranta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
James lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vettenranta blocks an uppercut.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vettenranta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from James.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands with a left to the head.
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vettenranta jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from James.
A short right from James on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
James pushes Vettenranta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James tries to work over Vettenranta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vettenranta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James digs a right hand into Vettenranta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettenranta's gas tank.
Vettenranta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
Vettenranta tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
James is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a body punch.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vettenranta avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A short uppercut from James. #T3#
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but James forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from James.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
James lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Vettenranta is rocked!
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from James.
James unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vettenranta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but James is unloading with more strikes now! Vettenranta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne James!
Dwayne James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dwayne James thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta shoots in but no luck this time.
Vettenranta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vettenranta shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Vettenranta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Vettenranta manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Vettenranta shoots in.
Vettenranta backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vettenranta dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vettenranta missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Vettenranta backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vettenranta looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva avoids the body shot from Vettenranta. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Vettenranta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Silva managing to control the position.
Vettenranta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vettenranta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vettenranta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vettenranta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vettenranta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Vettenranta drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Vettenranta off! Vettenranta jumps back into Silva's guard.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettenranta looking to pass the guard.
Vettenranta trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vettenranta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettenranta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Vettenranta is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Vettenranta is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vettenranta content to control rather than advance.
Vettenranta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vettenranta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is not content to let Vettenranta control the position.
Well, if Vettenranta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaleva Vettenranta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Silva. #TD#
Vettenranta shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Vettenranta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vettenranta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vettenranta landing some decent shots from guard.
Vettenranta trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vettenranta 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.#T1#
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vettenranta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva seems keen to control Vettenranta's posture.#SUB#
Vettenranta drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Vettenranta off! Vettenranta jumps back into Silva's guard.
Vettenranta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta landing strikes. #T3##SUB#
Vettenranta is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Vettenranta.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vettenranta.
Vettenranta working the head and body with strikes.
Vettenranta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vettenranta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vettenranta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Vettenranta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Vettenranta tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Vettenranta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vettenranta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva stops Vettenranta from passing to mount.
Vettenranta grinds an elbow into Silva's temple. #SUB#
Vettenranta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vettenranta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vettenranta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaleva Vettenranta dominated that second round.
That's time! Vettenranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Vettenranta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vettenranta trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Vettenranta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vettenranta wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Vettenranta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antonio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silva trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Vettenranta down.
Vettenranta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vettenranta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva wants to slow Vettenranta down by chopping away at his legs.
Vettenranta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.#TD#
Vettenranta feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Vettenranta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vettenranta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vettenranta postures up.
Vettenranta throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Vettenranta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vettenranta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vettenranta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaleva Vettenranta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vettenranta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vettenranta is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleva Vettenranta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vettenranta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta retains his light heavyweight title!
Kaleva Vettenranta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Zaitsev throws out a loose jab but Vettenranta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettenranta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaitsev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vettenranta somewhat.
Zaitsev stuffs the takedown attempt from Vettenranta. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Vettenranta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaitsev misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vettenranta manages to avoid it.
Vettenranta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaitsev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaitsev sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Vettenranta up against the cage in a clinch.
Vettenranta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaitsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Zaitsev lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the head.
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 Zaitsev walks away with a smile on his face. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vettenranta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vettenranta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up against the cage.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev lands a left hand.
Zaitsev lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Zaitsev.
A shot in the inside from Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Zaitsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaitsev. #ROC2#
Vettenranta is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitsev creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Vettenranta drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta goes for a double leg but Shango avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shango continues to drive forward.
Shango lands with a good body shot.
Shango lands a right hook to the body.
Shango has been working on his boxing with his coaches at City of Angels Fight Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shango. Vettenranta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vettenranta feints the counter takedown.
Vettenranta shoots in but no luck this time.
Shango jabs at Vettenranta's body.
Shango lands a slapping body shot.
Shango cracks a nice hook into Vettenranta's ribs.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Shango shows good takedown defense.
Papa Shango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt - Shango sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shango clobbers Vettenranta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Shango is looking to wear down Vettenranta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shango as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Shango. No joy for Vettenranta on that attempt.
Shango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vettenranta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vettenranta working away.#T1#
Vettenranta working the ground and pound.
Vettenranta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shango to see if he's OK.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shango on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shango can't do much from the bottom here.
Vettenranta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vettenranta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shango!#T2#
Vettenranta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vettenranta dominating with strikes here.#CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Vettenranta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vettenranta working Shango over with strikes here. #CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papa Shango's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zheglov sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Vettenranta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zheglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Vettenranta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zheglov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vettenranta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zheglov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vettenranta is working away from the top position though.
Vettenranta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zheglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vettenranta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vettenranta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zheglov keeps working. #SUB#
Vettenranta is trying for a kimura here. Zheglov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vettenranta wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Vettenranta takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Long has managed to clinch. #TD#
Vettenranta jumps into guard, dragging Long to the mat. #SUB#
Long is posturing up here but Vettenranta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Long tries to roll out but it's too tight and Long has to tap! Slick submission there by Vettenranta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kaleva Vettenranta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vettenranta manages to avoid it.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt
and Long counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Long fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vettenranta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long stalks Vettenranta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vettenranta's face. Vettenranta staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Vettenranta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vettenranta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Long working a defensive guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vettenranta working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vettenranta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Long working a defensive guard but Vettenranta passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Vettenranta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vettenranta is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Vettenranta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Long is trying to control but can't.
Vettenranta is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vettenranta is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Long is trying to control but can't.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vettenranta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vettenranta drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettenranta lands a nice short elbow.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vettenranta on the ground.
Vettenranta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Long tries to lock up and control but Vettenranta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Vettenranta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Long looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Long to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Long shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vettenranta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vettenranta cracks Long with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Long is looking to improve his position but Vettenranta isn't that keen on the idea.
Vettenranta lands a nice shot to the head.
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vettenranta punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Long is surviving well by controlling Vettenranta's body position as best he can.
Vettenranta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The referee warns Long that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Long in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vettenranta scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Long?
Vettenranta landing strikes from the mount.
Vettenranta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vettenranta is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vettenranta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Efficient sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Efficient wants to counter the offense by Vettenranta and move into the clinch position.
Vettenranta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Efficient counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vettenranta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettenranta fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Efficient counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Efficient.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Efficient on the inside.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
Efficient lands an elbow inside.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Vettenranta shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Efficient throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vettenranta fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Efficient.
Efficient lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Efficient. #T1#
Vettenranta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vettenranta tries to pull guard but Efficient forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vettenranta looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Efficient. #CUT2#
Kaleva Vettenranta's cut is getting worse.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but Efficient turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Efficient is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vettenranta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Efficient prevents it.
Efficient gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Efficient creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vettenranta trying to stall but Efficient improves his position.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Efficient to keep the fight standing.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vettenranta's defenses.
Efficient lands an elbow inside that Vettenranta shrugs off. #CUT2#
Kaleva Vettenranta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Efficient creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vettenranta's defenses.
Efficient is working Vettenranta over against the cage.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.#T2#
Efficient is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettenranta takes an elbow to the temple.
Efficient lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Jeez, Kaleva Vettenranta's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Efficient lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vettenranta takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaleva Vettenranta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Polite Efficient!
A less than humble Polite Efficient misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Good leg kick by Hojackin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hojackin jabs at Vettenranta's body.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Nice sprawl there from Hojackin as Vettenranta shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hojackin.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hojackin defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hojackin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hojackin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.#T1#
Vettenranta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Hojackin shows good takedown defense.
Hojackin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Hojackin gets caught napping as Vettenranta dives in and scores a takedown. Hojackin manages to retain guard.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vettenranta working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hojackin holds on and takes a little breather.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Vettenranta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vettenranta 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.
Vettenranta is working Hojackin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Vettenranta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettenranta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vettenranta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vettenranta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Vettenranta wants to pass the guard but Hojackin is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hojackin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vettenranta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vettenranta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hojackin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hojackin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hojackin! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettenranta tries to buck Hojackin off but Hojackin is having none of it.#T3#
Hojackin working the ground and pound.
Vettenranta wants to control but Hojackin postures up.
Vettenranta is trying to get back to half guard.
Hojackin working away.
Hojackin is staying tight to Vettenranta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vettenranta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hojackin off and has taken his back!
Hojackin is keeping busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vettenranta is punishing Hojackin with strikes - can he finish him?!
Vettenranta lands punches and elbows.
Vettenranta gets his hands free as Hojackin looks to control.
Vettenranta misses with an elbow to the head.
Vettenranta trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Vettenranta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin is keeping busy.
Hojackin rolls, trying to escape but Vettenranta keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
That's time! Vettenranta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vettenranta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hojackin lands a nice looking body kick.
Hojackin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta dives in for a single leg takedown but Hojackin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hojackin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vettenranta eats them both and turns towards Hojackin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Hojackin gets caught flat footed, as Vettenranta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hojackin has his hands on Vettenranta's head, controlling the position.
Hojackin keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
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!
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vettenranta is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vettenranta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hojackin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hojackin looking for a sweep. Not yet Hojackin, not yet.
Vettenranta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vettenranta throws a big elbow that misses.
Vettenranta trying to control but Hojackin is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hojackin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hojackin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hojackin works the jab nicely.
Hojackin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vettenranta has a takedown stuffed.
Hojackin slaps away a takedown attempt from Vettenranta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vettenranta momentarily.
Hojackin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Vettenranta drives through with a takedown into Hojackin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Vettenranta postures up and lands a big shot to Hojackin's brow.
Hojackin trying to keep a closed guard but Vettenranta is proving a slippery customer.
Hojackin wants to sweep but no luck.
Vettenranta pushes down on Hojackin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta is stalling here. Hojackin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vettenranta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hojackin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vettenranta sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hojackin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vettenranta gets back to full guard.
Vettenranta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hojackin is holding on to half guard well.
Hojackin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Hojackin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaleva Vettenranta's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vettenranta.
Hojackin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vettenranta shoots in and drives through. Hojackin sprawls well.#TD2#
Hojackin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vettenranta tries to roll over but Hojackin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vettenranta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hojackin pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Well, if Hojackin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hojackin trying to control the action but Vettenranta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vettenranta looking for submissions off his back.
Hojackin is taking a breather. Vettenranta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vettenranta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hojackin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hojackin's back!#T2#
Vettenranta is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vettenranta gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vettenranta gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vettenranta apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Hojackin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vettenranta.
Hojackin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a takedown. Hojackin tries to sprawl out of it but Vettenranta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hojackin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hojackin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vettenranta or perhaps it was just good defense by Hojackin, which made it look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hojackin.
Vettenranta darts in looking for a takedown but Hojackin gets double underhooks and turns Vettenranta into the cage. #T3##TD#
Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Hojackin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vettenranta cracks Hojackin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hojackin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hojackin parries the strikes from Vettenranta easily there. Vettenranta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hojackin to escape.
Vettenranta is looking to take a break and control but Hojackin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hojackin struggling a bit here.
Hojackin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vettenranta connects with a decent elbow.
Vettenranta landing strikes.
Hojackin defending against the ground and pound.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Vettenranta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Vettenranta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hojackin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vettenranta in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hojackin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hojackin is looking to regain half guard here but Vettenranta keeps moving and retains side control.
Vettenranta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hojackin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettenranta working the body and head with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaleva Vettenranta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hojackin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Kaleva Vettenranta!

Kaleva Vettenranta wins by unanimous decision!
Kaleva Vettenranta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Vettenranta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Green has been cut.
Vettenranta has control of an arm but Green manages to advance to Vettenranta's back!
Vettenranta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vettenranta stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Vettenranta throws a big right hand that misses.
Green keeping full guard, as Vettenranta tries to pass.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Vettenranta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vettenranta throwing strikes but missing.
Vettenranta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vettenranta landing some decent shots from guard.
Vettenranta is working Green over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vettenranta passes Green's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vettenranta lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Bob Green's cut even more.
Green has hold of Vettenranta's hands but Vettenranta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green trying to control here. #SUB#
Vettenranta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Green is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Our winner, Kaleva Vettenranta, 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.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vettenranta.
A countering left hand to the body from Long misses.
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vettenranta can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long works on Vettenranta's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Long.
Long digs a right hand into Vettenranta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vettenranta's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Long. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Long is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettenranta goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Vettenranta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Long gets a clinch.
Long lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Vettenranta has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Vettenranta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Long is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vettenranta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Long.
A nice left hand lands by Long.
Vettenranta takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Long.
Long lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Long utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Long.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Long.
Long lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Long.
Vettenranta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##CL2#
Long rushes Vettenranta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long stops a takedown attempt from Vettenranta.
Long lands a hook to the side of the head.
Long pushes Vettenranta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Long lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Long on the inside.
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Long is leaning against Vettenranta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Long.
Long lands a nice uppercut.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Long lands a body shot.
Long lands a shoulder strike.
Long lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Long lands a nice shot to the body.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vettenranta's face. #T3#
Long throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Long.
Vettenranta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Long lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Vettenranta is rocked!
Long lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Long drops Vettenranta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vettenranta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long crunches a lovely knee into Vettenranta's ribcage.
Long creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vettenranta with a big uppercut! Vettenranta tries to clinch up but Long pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vettenranta to the mat! Vettenranta covers up and Long unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Long!
Kyle Long is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kyle Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vettenranta is staying tight to Bravo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been hearing that Vettenranta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vettenranta in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Vettenranta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bravo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bravo taking a bit of punishment here - Vettenranta scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettenranta tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bravo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vettenranta is working Bravo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vettenranta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Bravo is not content to let Vettenranta control the position.
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bravo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettenranta lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Vettenranta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bravo keeps working. #SUB2#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Vettenranta controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vettenranta seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vettenranta is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vettenranta connects with a nice short shot to Bravo's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vettenranta in particular looking to stall.
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vettenranta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Vettenranta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vettenranta pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bravo is not content to let Vettenranta control the position.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettenranta lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vettenranta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaleva Vettenranta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vettenranta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bravo's half guard.
Kaleva Vettenranta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bravo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vettenranta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Vettenranta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vettenranta working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vettenranta passes into side control!
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Bravo here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to buck Vettenranta off but Vettenranta is having none of it.
Bravo is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Vettenranta landing strikes.
Bravo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vettenranta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta lands an elbow.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vettenranta scores with punches from side control.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Vettenranta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bravo down.
Vettenranta lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vettenranta in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bravo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vettenranta turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Kaleva Vettenranta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vettenranta fails with the takedown
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Vettenranta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Judah did well to prevent Vettenranta getting side control.
Vettenranta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Judah wants to get back to his feet.
Vettenranta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vettenranta 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.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Judah is refusing to be controlled, as Vettenranta sits in half guard.
Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head. #T1#
Vettenranta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vettenranta slows the pace down in half guard.
Vettenranta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vettenranta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Judah taking some punishment here, with Vettenranta in his half guard.
Vettenranta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Vettenranta is controlling the pace.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Vettenranta passes to full mount!
Judah is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vettenranta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vettenranta landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Vettenranta lands a big elbow.
Vettenranta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vettenranta unloads with some shots from mount but Judah bucks and avoids them well.
Judah tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Vettenranta looking to secure an arm triangle but Judah defends it well.
Vettenranta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vettenranta lands a heavy elbow.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Vettenranta.#ROC#
Judah is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettenranta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judah is looking to escape.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Vettenranta finish him?
Vettenranta misses with a head shot.
Vettenranta landing punches.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Vettenranta dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Vettenranta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Judah is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vettenranta lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Judah! Vettenranta sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Judah and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
A very excited looking Kaleva Vettenranta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HI46: WedFight VIII
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Sadewo counters with a shoot takedown. Vettenranta fights it but they end up in guard.
Vettenranta is trying to keep Sadewo in close.
Sadewo throwing strikes from guard but Vettenranta blocks nicely.
Sadewo postures up. #SUB#
Vettenranta has his feet on Sadewo's thighs here. He's pushed Sadewo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sadewo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleva Vettenranta!
After winning the bout, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland Island World 1
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Vettenranta's belly button to the back.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vettenranta doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris thuds his right hand into Vettenranta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harris is looking to chop away at Vettenranta's legs.
Vettenranta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vettenranta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vettenranta with a poor takedown
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris scores with the left hand. Vettenranta knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Vettenranta feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Vettenranta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Vettenranta with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vettenranta defends it easily.#SUB#
Harris is looking for a triangle but Vettenranta pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vettenranta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vettenranta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vettenranta has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vettenranta's guard.#REVR#
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Vettenranta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris wants to control from the top but Vettenranta keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Vettenranta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettenranta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vettenranta defends well.#SUB#
Harris working for a triangle but Vettenranta defends it easily.
Vettenranta lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Harris working for a triangle but Vettenranta defends it easily.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Vettenranta from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vettenranta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Vettenranta ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Vettenranta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vettenranta has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Vettenranta's belly button to the back.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Harris thuds his right hand into Vettenranta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Kaleva Vettenranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris cracks Vettenranta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vettenranta doesn't seem bothered though.
Vettenranta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Vettenranta sees coming a mile off.
Vettenranta takes one to the chin there.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vettenranta can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Vettenranta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Vettenranta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vettenranta manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Vettenranta's guard. #T1##SUB#
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Vettenranta working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettenranta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vettenranta wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vettenranta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vettenranta is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vettenranta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harris stacks Vettenranta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harris!#T3#
Vettenranta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Vettenranta defends it.
Vettenranta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Vettenranta is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vettenranta is controlling Harris's trapped leg to prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vettenranta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vettenranta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harris moves into full mount! Vettenranta won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Harris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vettenranta is on top in guard. #SUB#
Harris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vettenranta escapes and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harris is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Harris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vettenranta with a poor takedown
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Vettenranta with that takedown attempt.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Vettenranta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vettenranta wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Vettenranta lands an elbow.
Vettenranta trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Vettenranta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vettenranta wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Vettenranta working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vettenranta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harris down.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris regains half guard.#T3#
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vettenranta lands strikes from half guard.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vettenranta wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Vettenranta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vettenranta working Harris over with strikes.
Vettenranta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaleva Vettenranta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vettenranta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Vettenranta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harris can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Harris is rocked!
Vettenranta softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Harris is out cold! Vettenranta jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
An out of breath Kaleva Vettenranta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland Island 24
Date: Mar 31, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers lands a jab.
Kaleva Vettenranta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vettenranta's knee momentarily.#CL#
Myers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
Mercy Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleva Vettenranta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores with a shot to the side of Vettenranta's head.
Vettenranta tries to stall but Myers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Myers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.#T1#
Myers lands with a right to the head.
Myers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vettenranta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Myers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
Myers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Myers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vettenrantas head.
Vettenranta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Myers lands a body shot.
Vettenranta looks winded!
Myers lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Myers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers lands with a left to the head.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Myers.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vettenranta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vettenranta's sensitive parts.
Vettenranta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myers defends well and Vettenranta ends up having to push Myers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myers but Myers pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Myers has managed to clinch.
Myers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Myers presses Vettenranta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Myers lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myers.
Vettenranta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vettenranta goes for a takedown attempt but Myers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vettenranta tries for a takedown but Myers circles away easily
and Myers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Myers scores with a sloppy right hand. Vettenranta should have avoided that one.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vettenranta shoots and misses
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
Myers lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Myers closes the distance and pushes Vettenranta back into the cage.#T4#
Myers prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Myers.
Myers stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt - Myers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Myers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vettenranta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vettenranta off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vettenranta's head.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Vettenranta misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers catches Vettenranta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Vettenranta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mercy Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vettenranta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myers as he avoids it easily.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Vettenranta feints and as Myers raises his hands in defense, Vettenranta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vettenranta is one step ahead there.
Vettenranta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Myers wants to stand but Vettenranta is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Myers being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Vettenranta passes Myers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vettenranta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Myers trying to control here.
Myers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vettenranta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vettenranta working the head and body with strikes.
Vettenranta not doing much here. #T2#
Vettenranta is continuing to stall.
Vettenranta uses his free foot to push down on Myers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Myers.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vettenranta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vettenranta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Myers tries to lock up and control but Vettenranta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vettenranta with shots to the head and body - Myers looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Vettenranta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Myers manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Myers is trying to escape the position but Vettenranta is controlling the position.
An elbow from Vettenranta crashes against the mat.
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
Vettenranta is putting a hurting on Myers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vettenranta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Vettenranta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Vettenranta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Myers looks calm but he's in trouble here. Vettenranta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Myers is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Vettenranta lets go of the hold and Myers can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
A relieved looking Kaleva Vettenranta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Island 19
Date: Mar 12, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta darts in looking for a takedown but Boaz gets double underhooks and turns Vettenranta into the cage.
Vettenranta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Vettenranta with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vettenranta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boaz defends it nicely.
Vettenranta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vettenranta has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boaz.
Boaz throws a hook but Vettenranta blocks it.
Boaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vettenranta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz works Vettenranta's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Vettenranta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Boaz sneaks out the side door and pushes Vettenranta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vettenranta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vettenranta somewhat.#T1#
Good shot there by Boaz.#TD#
Boaz gets caught flat footed, as Vettenranta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boaz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vettenranta dives into side control. #REVB#
Vettenranta controlling the position.
Vettenranta prevents Boaz from escaping the position.
Boaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Vettenranta dominates the positioning.
Boaz pushes Vettenranta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vettenranta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Vettenranta cracks Boaz with a big elbow.
Boaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Vettenranta dominates the positioning.
Boaz is trying to buck Vettenranta off.
Vettenranta taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vettenranta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Boaz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vettenranta looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vettenranta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT#
It looks like Filipe Boaz has been cut.#SUB#
Boaz wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Vettenranta has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Boaz taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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