PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Salamamies (ranked 3431 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Pikku Kaveri (ranked 225 p4p, 244 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Salamamies
vs
Kaveri

160 cm
24
139
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
142
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pikku Salamamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pikku Kaveri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaveri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salamamies to the ground. Kaveri is now in Salamamies's guard.

Salamamies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamamies won't allow Kaveri to sweep him here.

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.

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.

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamamies passes Kaveri's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Salamamies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

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.

Salamamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salamamies defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salamamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salamamies works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Salamamies wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaveri is looking to improve his position.

Salamamies is trying to work for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well.
Kaveri manages to get to full guard.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Salamamies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Salamamies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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.

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.

Salamamies decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

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 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salamamies pulls his head out easily.

Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

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.

Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.

Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.

Salamamies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salamamies is looking for a kimura here.

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.

Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salamamies defends well.

Salamamies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Salamamies is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.

Salamamies is trying to work for a kimura but Kaveri is defending well.

Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.

Salamamies seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaveri wants to improve his position but Salamamies is controlling well.

Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salamamies pulls his head out easily.

Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

Salamamies is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Salamamies is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Kaveri is looking for a triangle but Salamamies pushes his legs off easily.
Salamamies advances to half guard.

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!

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!

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?

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.

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 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.

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.

Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salamamies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kaveri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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.

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.