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Event:
CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and bounces Dick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Dick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.#SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kaveri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dick escapes and throws Kaveri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaveri wants to control but Dick postures up.#T1#
Kaveri is looking to reverse the position.
Kaveri can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaveri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kaveri in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaveri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Kaveri!
Matto Kaveri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSD 9: Collins' Dick
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Solade leaves Kaveri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and gets a takedown into Solade's guard.
Kaveri stopping the sweep attempt from Solade.
Solade trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Kaveri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Solade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Solade has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Solade's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaveri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solade lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.#SUB2#
Solade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Solade lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kaveri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solade is working Kaveri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Solade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Kaveri has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Solade should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kaveri has tightened it up now! Solade should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matto Kaveri!
Matto Kaveri very nearly forgot to thank UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SSD 5: Loke vs Collins
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Igwe tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Igwe scores with the left hand. Kaveri knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Igwe sprawls well. Igwe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaveri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
And Kaveri tries to counter it with a takedown but Igwe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Igwe avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaquiel Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Kaveri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaveri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Igwe pinned against the ropes. Igwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##KD#
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kaveri sprawling to the canvas! Kaveri rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?!
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kaveri sprawling to the canvas! Kaveri rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?!
#ROC#Kaveri is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Matto Kaveri's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kaveri up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Igwe from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kaveri's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaquiel Igwe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shaquiel Igwe made sure he mentioned UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1172 Round 4
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Fighter. No joy for Kaveri on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Fighter scores with a jab. Kaveri acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.#TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kaveri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fighter is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matto Kaveri! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1172 Round 3
Date: Nov 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaveri misses with a takedown
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Kaveri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bastard wants to control but Kaveri is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kaveri maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bastard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kaveri has cracked it and Bastard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kaveri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Kaveri!
Fat Bastard spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board... Probly should erase the penises and start actually studying now.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1172 Round 2
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Sonni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Sonni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sonni tries for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well.
Sonni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaveri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaveri can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Sonni is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaveri is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Kaveri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Sonni wants to control but Kaveri is keeping him busy.
Sonni tries to advance to mount but Kaveri denies him.
Kaveri tries to bench press Sonni off him but Sonni keeps the position.
Kaveri is not content to let Sonni control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kaveri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sonni tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kaveri is trying to control Sonni's posture but Sonni avoids it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sonni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaveri, who protects the arm well.
Kaveri holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kaveri is not content to let Sonni control the position. #SUB2#
Sonni tries for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaveri tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kaveri can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaveri is trying to maintain the position but Sonni is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaveri regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sonni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kaveri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sonni, into his guard. #REVR#
Kaveri trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Sonni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sonni manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Sonni's guard. #SUB2#
Sonni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Kaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonni is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Sonni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sonni manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Sonni's guard.
Kaveri stands and throws Sonni's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sonni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaveri is looking to take a break and control but Sonni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonni is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Sonni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaveri.
Kaveri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sonni sprawls and moves away.
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt - Sonni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonni with the counter takedown but Kaveri avoids it easily.#TD#
Kaveri gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sonni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kaveri looking to control but instead Sonni has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sonni is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kaveri seems to be working for a kimura but Sonni defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
Sonni is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Kaveri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sonni actively working from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonni can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaveri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sonni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaveri has a good base and remains in mount.
Sonni keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kaveri looking to secure an arm triangle but Sonni defends it well. #T2#
Kaveri trying to control but Sonni is having none of it.
Sonni is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Kaveri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sonni is now in Kaveri's guard. A big mistake from Kaveri there, giving up the dominant position!
Sonni postures up.
Sonni trying to control but Kaveri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kaveri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaveri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving.
Sonni passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Sonni keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaveri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sonni wants to control but Kaveri is keeping him busy.
Sonni wants to free his trapped foot but Kaveri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Kaveri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonni trying to control from half guard but Kaveri is working away.
Sonni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaveri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaveri is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaveri controlling Sonni's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matto Kaveri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaveri is defended easily by Sonni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Kaveri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaveri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sonni sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kaveri looking to score a takedown here. Sonni is defending well but Kaveri drives through and ends up in Sonni's guard.
Kaveri wants to control from the top but Sonni keeps moving.
Sonni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonni wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sonni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaveri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaveri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Kaveri wants to control from the top but Sonni keeps moving.
Kaveri passes Sonni's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonni is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaveri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Sonni is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kaveri is trying to work for a kimura but Sonni is defending well.
#SUB#
Kaveri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sonni wants to get back to full guard.
Martti Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kaveri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaveri prevents Sonni from getting the reversal.
Sonni prevents Kaveri from taking his back.#SUB#
Kaveri is working for a guillotine from mount but Sonni frees his head quite easily.
Sonni is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaveri has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Kaveri working for a submission but Sonni is keeping him at bay.
Sonni is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Kaveri has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sonni is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matto Kaveri! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1172 Round 1
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Lindsey tries to clinch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Kaveri walks into a jab.
Kaveri avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
#TD2#
Lindsey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lindsey is looking to take a break and control but Kaveri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaveri is concentrating on defense, preventing Lindsey from advancing position. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.
Lindsey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaveri.
Kaveri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaveri controlling the position.
Lindsey trying to control but Kaveri is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lindsey being controlled here momentarily.
Kaveri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaveri is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Lindsey being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaveri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaveri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaveri pushing down on Lindsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Kaveri is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lindsey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matto Kaveri!
Trevor Lindsey spoke after the fight, saying 'I’m sorry to all the fans, I wasn't able to perform as well as I wanted to.'. |
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