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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.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 26
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
Potter misses with a low kick as Bravo jumps back.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Potter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Potter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Potter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Potter throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Potter shows good takedown defense.
Potter lands a nice looking body kick.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Potter, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Potter against the cage but Potter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hagrid Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.
Bravo looks for a takedown but Potter sprawls well.#T1#
Good leg kick by Potter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potter misses with a low kick as Bravo jumps back.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potter defends it well.
Potter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bravo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potter throws a low kick but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Potter. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Potter throws a leg kick that misses.
Bravo moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Potter.
Potter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown but Potter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bravo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Potter lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Potter scoring well with a low kick there.
Bravo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Bravo shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Bravo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potter cracks the inside of Bravo's front leg.
Potter misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potter won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Potter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Potter tries to escape but Bravo is in control. #SUB2#
Bravo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Potter looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bravo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Potter is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bravo lets go of the hold and Potter can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Bravo!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 19
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sidious's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Sidious changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo fails to land the takedown.
Sidious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sidious works the jab nicely.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidious keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Bravo.#T1#
Sidious connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Sidious cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bravo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sidious finish him?
#ROC#
Bravo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
Crack! Sidious connects with the perfect overhand right and Bravo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sidious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
During a confident post fight interview, Darth Sidious thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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