Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaveri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salama struggling a bit here.
Salama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaveri off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Salama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaveri has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Salama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kaveri turns into Salama and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Salama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaveri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Kaveri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaveri is pushing down on Salama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salama is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaveri has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Salama is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in LazyFighters Gym inform me that Kaveri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Salama is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaveri. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kaveri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HC MMA 6
Date: Feb 12, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Salamamies counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control.
Salamamies tries to advance to mount but Kaveri denies him. #SUB2#
Salamamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaveri is looking to regain half guard here but Salamamies keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Salamamies is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaveri is defending well. #SUB2#
Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaveri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaveri is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salamamies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Salamamies is trying for a kimura here. Kaveri looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Salamamies wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Salamamies!
Pikku Salamamies is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Salamamies decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Salamies takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Salamanteri Salamies has been cut.
Kickman throws a nice head kick!
Salamies ducks right into an uppercut from Kickman.
Kickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamies.
Kickman misses with a body kick.
Kickman misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Salamies counters with a takedown into side control.
Kickman is not content to let Salamies control the position.
Kickman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kickman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salamies on the ground.
Salamies tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Salamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kickman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Kickman can't do much from the bottom here.
Kickman tries to buck Salamies off but Salamies is having none of it.#SUB2#
Salamies goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kickman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salamies's guard! Nice work there by Kickman!
Kickman trying to control but Salamies is working from the bottom.
Kickman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kickman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salamies is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salamies swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Salamies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kickman defends well.
Kickman wants to pass the guard but Salamies is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kickman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kickman wants to pass the guard but Salamies is keeping the position.
Salamies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kickman's guard. #REVB#
Salamies trying to control but Kickman is working from the bottom.
Kickman pulls Salamies in to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Salamies drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kickman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kickman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kickman! #REVR#
Salamies tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kickman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salamies stops Kickman from passing to mount.
Kickman trying to control the action but Salamies is working from the bottom.
Salamies is looking for a sweep.
Salamies manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kickman's best efforts.#SUB#
Kickman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salamies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kickman.
Salamies trying to hold on to Kickman's head to control him but Kickman postures up. #T4#
Kickman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Salamies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Salamies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salamies gets back to full guard.
Kickman is looking to stand up but Salamies won't let him.
Kickman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickman stays in close to Salamies's body and controls the position.
Kickman throws a strike but Salamies rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Salamies looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Two Kickman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salamanteri Salamies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kickman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kickman duly obliges.
Salamies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kickman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kickman lands with a kick to the temple. Salamies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Salamies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salamies fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kickman avoids it really well and circles away.
Salamies takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickman misses with a wild body shot.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Salamies counters with a single leg into guard. Kickman didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickman working a defensive guard but Salamies manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Salamies is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kickman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Salamies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kickman tries to buck Salamies off but Salamies is having none of it.
Kickman prevents Salamies from moving into mount.
Kickman tries to bench press Salamies off him but Salamies keeps the position. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of Kickman's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kickman tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Salamies cranks the arm and Kickman screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kickman, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Salamanteri Salamies!

Event: UIW 8: Redemption
Date: Jan 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lapsukainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rudberg to the mat! Rudberg manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Rudberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapsukainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rudberg managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Rudberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapsukainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lapsukainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapsukainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lapsukainen drops back looking for a leg! Rudberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudberg manages to kick Lapsukainen off! Lapsukainen jumps back into Rudberg's guard. #SUB2#
Rudberg looking for a guillotine here but Lapsukainen defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lapsukainen drops back looking for a leg! Rudberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rudberg manages to kick Lapsukainen off! Lapsukainen jumps back into Rudberg's guard. #T1##SUB#
Lapsukainen drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lapsukainen as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rudberg screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lapsukainen! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Autiosaaren Lapsukainen!

Event: UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Zavala shoots in for a double leg but Salama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Salama with a jab.
Zavala finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Salama's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Zavala falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Autiosaaren Salama!
Autiosaaren Salama is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Ystava tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gambino defends well and Ystava ends up having to push Gambino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gambino can't find room to land a body shot as Ystava controls the action.
Ystava changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gambino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ystava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ystava.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Ystava. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ystava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambino misses with a hook. Ystava ducked under it nicely.
Autiosaaren Ystava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Ystava with that takedown attempt.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ystava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Gambino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ystava is breathing heavily.
Ystava with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gambino lands with a hook. Ystava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ystava has time to react.
Ystava on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ystava moves away from the strike by Gambino.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gambino cracks Ystava with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ystava falls to his knees and Gambino doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Gambino!
A relieved looking Riley Gambino 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: HC MMA 5
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Troisiemo misses the shot to the body.
Salamamies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Troisiemo defends it nicely.
A cross from Troisiemo lands.#TD2#
Salamamies gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Troisiemo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Troisiemo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Troisiemo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salamamies thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Salamamies is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Troisiemo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Salamamies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Salamamies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Troisiemo, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Salamamies is working to tighten his grip on Troisiemo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Troisiemo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salamamies is really squeezing tight and eventually Troisiemo passes out! Salamamies breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pikku Salamamies!
Pikku Salamamies opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Salama looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Salama drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Salama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Salama is working to tighten his grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salama is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Salama breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: UIW OPEN 1
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Da Great walks into a straight right hand from Salama.
Gonzo Da Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Great gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Da Great tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Salama is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Da Great buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Da Great!! Da Great is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Salama throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Autiosaaren Salama!

Event: SUPREME 6
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Salamies's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stokowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salamies scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Salamies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stokowski sprawls well initially but Salamies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Salamies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stokowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Salamies has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stokowski defend it? Salamies steps over the head and cranks it - Stokowski is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salamies!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salamanteri Salamies!

Event: UIW 4
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Lapsukainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapsukainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapsukainen throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lapsukainen manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Lapsukainen stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him. #T1#
Lapsukainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Lapsukainen persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Lapsukainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lapsukainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapsukainen is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapsukainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lapsukainen moves out of range.
Lapsukainen dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lapsukainen's head and hops out.
Lapsukainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lapsukainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapsukainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lapsukainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lapsukainen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lapsukainen is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapsukainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lapsukainen wants a takedown.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapsukainen avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Lapsukainen fails to pull guard. #T3#
Lapsukainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapsukainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapsukainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Lapsukainen controlling him for the moment.
Lapsukainen stops Johnson from standing up.
Lapsukainen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Lapsukainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Lapsukainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapsukainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapsukainen has Johnson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lapsukainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Lapsukainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lapsukainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapsukainen tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Lapsukainen with that takedown attempt.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Lapsukainen avoids it easily.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Lapsukainen and presses him up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Lapsukainen tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapsukainen passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lapsukainen is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapsukainen to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lapsukainen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Lapsukainen is controlling him
Lapsukainen prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB#
Lapsukainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson tries to roll over but Lapsukainen keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lapsukainen trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Lapsukainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Lapsukainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapsukainen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg. #T3#
Lapsukainen wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lapsukainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapsukainen slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Lapsukainen has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapsukainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Lapsukainen is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Johnson to work. #TD2#
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lapsukainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lapsukainen tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lapsukainen trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lapsukainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lapsukainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapsukainen goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapsukainen.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapsukainen moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lapsukainen.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Johnson rushes Lapsukainen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lapsukainen moves out of range.
Jimbo Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapsukainen avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Lapsukainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapsukainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Johnson pushes Lapsukainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it. #TD2#
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Lapsukainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Lapsukainen manages to land in guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lapsukainen is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Lapsukainen looking to control. #SUB#
Lapsukainen looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Lapsukainen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Autiosaaren Lapsukainen!

Event: UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Mankowski takes one on the button.
Mankowski swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Salama closes the distance and clinches.
Salama throws a punch but it's blocked by Mankowski.
A short left from Salama.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Salama.
Salama lands a nice uppercut.
Salama prevents Mankowski from breaking the clinch.
Salama misses with a punch on the inside.
Salama lands with a light punch inside.
Salama gets through Mankowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mankowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mankowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Salama throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salama throws a head punch that misses.
Salama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mankowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salama lands a nice uppercut.
Salama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mankowski backwards.
A short uppercut from Salama. #T1#
Salama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mankowski is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mankowski.
Salama gets through Mankowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Mankowski is rocked!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Mankowski pressed against the cage. Salama frees himself up and cracks Mankowski with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Mankowski crumples to the floor, out cold! Salama jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Autiosaaren Salama!

Event: UIW 1
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Ricardao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricardao misses with a head kick.
Ystava tries for a takedown but Ricardao circles away easily
and Ricardao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ricardao scores with a body shot.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava with a poor takedown
and Ricardao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryan Ricardao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autiosaaren Ystava.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ricardao swivels and escapes.
Ystava has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricardao.
Ystava looks winded!
Ricardao throws a shot to the body.
Ricardao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ricardao. Ystava shrugs it off though.
Ricardao lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ystava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ricardao - the referee stops the clock and Ystava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ricardao. Ystava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ystava tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricardao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ystava somewhat.
Ystava takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ricardao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Ricardao.
Ricardao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Ricardao.
Ricardao could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ricardao connects with a jab.
Ystava is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ricardao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricardao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ystava gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ricardao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricardao scores with a spinning back kick!
Ricardao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Autiosaaren Ystava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricardao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ystava on the side of the head.
Ystava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Ricardao.
Ricardao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ricardao wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricardao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricardao lands with a shot to the body.
Ricardao's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricardao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricardao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ystava.
Ricardao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ystava's head.
Ricardao scores with a jab to the body.
Ystava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ystava sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricardao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ystava's hands.
Ricardao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ystava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricardao.
Ystava misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ricardao to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ricardao lands a right hook to the body.
Ricardao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ricardao.
Ystava with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricardao counters with a good, hard body kick but Ystava shrugs it off.
Ricardao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ystava tries for a takedown but Ricardao circles away easily
and Ricardao counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ystava is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ricardao is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ystava.
Ricardao lands a slapping body shot.
Ricardao fakes the leg kick and cracks Ystava in the body.
Ystava takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ricardao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricardao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricardao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ystava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricardao can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Ricardao. #T4#
Ricardao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ystava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Ricardao.
Ricardao delivers a nice body kick.
Ryan Ricardao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricardao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricardao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ricardao scores with a nice head shot.
Ystava on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ricardao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ystava at a distance.
Ystava fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricardao throwing a counter right hand but Ystava manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ricardao. No joy for Ystava on that attempt.
Ricardao lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricardao's corner calls for a 1-2. Ricardao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ricardao looks to land a combination but Ystava avoids it well.
Ricardao stuffs the takedown.
Ricardao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ystava eats them both and turns towards Ricardao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ricardao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ystava tries to move into range but Ricardao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ystava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ricardao counters with a nice uppercut.
Ystava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricardao with the inside leg kick.
Ystava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ystava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ystava just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRicardao.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ystava.
Ryan Ricardao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autiosaaren Ystava.
Ricardao with a nice cross.
Ricardao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ystava has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricardao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ystava fails with the takedown.
Ystava is breathing heavily.#KD#
Ricardao drops Ystava with a beautiful combination! Ystava stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ricardao is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ystava is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardao lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ystava falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ricardao dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Ricardao!

Event: Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Salamamies shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaveri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Salamamies 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. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Salamamies throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaveri's body to avoid the submission. Kaveri has instead reached around Salamamies's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaveri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Murray throws a series of punches but Salama avoids them all with ease.
Salama dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray wants to slow Salama down by chopping away at his legs.
Salama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Salama tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the ropes and eventually Salama drops back down to his feet.
Salama jumps guard but Murray turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakkos Salama.#TD2#
Salama gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#SUB2#
Salama working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salama keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T1#
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Salama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murray wants to control from the top but Salama keeps moving.
Murray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Salama is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Salama tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Salama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murray's best efforts.#SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Murray wants to control but Salama is keeping him busy.
Salama is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Salama is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murray is tapping! Great win for Salama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: QFC Tournament 1176 Round 4
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
Salama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Salama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Salama out cold! What a finish! Rua is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickson Rua!

Event: QFC Tournament 1176 Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Salama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Kakkos Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Salama with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salama slips under a jab.#TD2#
Salama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to control but Salama postures up.#SUB2#
Salama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lopez is trying to escape and Salama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lopez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Salama! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 1176 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Salama feints and as Kaveri raises his hands in defense, Salama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg.
Kaveri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaveri.#SUB2#
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaveri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaveri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Salama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaveri defends it easily.
Kaveri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard.
Kaveri forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salama gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily. #SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily. #T2#
Kaveri passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salama defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaveri. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaveri pulls his head out easily. #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. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura but Salama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaveri to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
Salama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salama.#SUB#
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri pushes down on Salama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keskikokoinen Kaveri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Salama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaveri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salama defends well.#T1#
Salama wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving.
Salama forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Salama is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salama to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama. #SUB2#
Salama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2##SUB2#
Salama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaveri has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Salama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama. #SUB2#
Salama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Salama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaveri regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily. #SUB#
Salama avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kakkos Salama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Salama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaveri to the ground. Salama is now in Kaveri's guard.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama trying to control but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Salama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaveri is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB2#
Salama 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.#SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaveri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salama has Kaveri in his guard.#REVR#
Salama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kaveri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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. #SUB2#
Salama pushes a forearm under Kaveri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaveri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Salama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheaatingbs as he jumps to the side.
Cheaatingbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salama staying out of range there.
Salama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheaatingbs defends well and Salama ends up having to push Cheaatingbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Cheaatingbs shoots in and bounces Salama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cheaatingbs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheaatingbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salama on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Salama working for a triangle but Cheaatingbs defends it easily.
Cheaatingbs 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.
Cheaatingbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheaatingbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cheaatingbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salama is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Cheaatingbs defends easily. #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.
Salama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheaatingbs controls the pace.#SUB2#
Salama has his feet on Cheaatingbs's thighs here. He's pushed Cheaatingbs 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! Cheaatingbs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 1175 Round 3
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kaveri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salamamies to the ground. Kaveri is now in Salamamies's guard.#SUB#
Salamamies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Salamamies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salamamies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Salamamies is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salamamies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salamamies manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salamamies's guard. #SUB#
Kaveri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salamamies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaveri has managed to get both his arms back between Salamamies's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salamamies is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamamies won't allow Kaveri to sweep him here. #SUB#
Salamamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salamamies tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaveri is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaveri has his foot on Salamamies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salamamies works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kaveri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salamamies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salamamies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Salamamies passes Kaveri's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Salamamies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaveri is just riding it out for now. Salamamies eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Salamamies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaveri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salamamies.
Kaveri works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Salamamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salamamies defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Salamamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salamamies works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Salamamies wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaveri is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying to work for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well.
Kaveri manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Salamamies 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. #T3##SUB#
Salamamies 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.
Salamamies passes Kaveri's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salamamies has control of the leg. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaveri is just riding it out for now. Salamamies eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salamamies to get the leverage. #SUB#
Salamamies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.
Salamamies prevents Kaveri from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Salamamies will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Salamamies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salamamies is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kaveri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salamamies. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salamamies pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Salamamies is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaveri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pikku Salamamies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salamamies to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Salamamies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaveri manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salamamies defends well.#SUB2#
Salamamies avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Salamamies drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salamamies off! Salamamies jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salamamies passes Kaveri's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Salamamies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Salamamies is trying to work for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Salamamies seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaveri wants to improve his position but Salamamies is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salamamies pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Salamamies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaveri is just riding it out for now. Salamamies eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salamamies to get the leverage. #SUB#
Salamamies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Salamamies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaveri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaveri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Salamamies 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. #SUB2#
Kaveri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salamamies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaveri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a triangle but Salamamies pushes his legs off easily.
Salamamies advances to half guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salamamies.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salamamies.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Salamamies dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Kaveri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salamamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Salamamies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaveri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salamamies has managed to get both his arms back between Kaveri's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salamamies drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salamamies off! Salamamies jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Salamamies drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salamamies off! Salamamies jumps back into Kaveri's guard.
Salamamies looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salamamies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Salamamies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Salamamies drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salamamies off! Salamamies jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Salamamies drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salamamies off! Salamamies jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri pushes a forearm under Salamamies's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Salamamies is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: QFC Tournament 1175 Round 2
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1#
Salamamies has his takedown stuffed
and Teelmay counters with an outside leg kick.
Salamamies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teelmay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salamamies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teelmay counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Salamamies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teelmay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Salamamies shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teelmay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Teelmay can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Salamamies is trying to get an arm triangle but Teelmay is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Salamamies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Salamamies tries for a kimura but Teelmay is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Salamamies is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Teelmay is trying to escape and Salamamies transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Teelmay is forced to tap! Nice work there by Salamamies! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Salamamies!
In his post fight interview, Pikku Salamamies started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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