Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Kaveri tests Ngata's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaveri scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Ngata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaveri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kaveri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ngata off and has taken his back!
Ngata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaveri on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ngata! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kaveri gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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.

Event: FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
Daugherty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Kaveri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daugherty.
Daugherty works Kaveri's body with a nice hook.
Kaveri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daugherty looks to land a left hand but Kaveri moved out of range nicely.
Daugherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaveri or perhaps it was just good defense by Daugherty, which made it look bad.
Daugherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daugherty enables Kaveri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daugherty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaveri stops Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty controlling the position.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaveri won't allow Daugherty to sweep him here. #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.
Kaveri won't allow Daugherty to sweep him here.
Daugherty trying to control the position. #T1#
Kaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugherty is keeping the position for now. #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.
Daugherty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daugherty wants to stand but Kaveri is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty pulls Kaveri in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaveri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaveri looking to pass the guard.
Kaveri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daugherty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daugherty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daugherty looking for a sweep. Not yet Daugherty, not yet. #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. #SUB2#
Kaveri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daugherty dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daugherty escapes and throws Kaveri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaveri is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Daugherty.
Daugherty controls the position.#T3#
Kaveri regains half guard.
Daugherty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaveri controls his leg.
Kaveri throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Daugherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.
Daugherty works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaveri holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daugherty tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kaveri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Daugherty tries to stand and escape but Kaveri is controlling the position.
Kaveri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kaveri has a hand on Daugherty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Daugherty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Daugherty prevents Kaveri from getting the reversal.
Daugherty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaveri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaveri throws a strike from the bottom but Daugherty uses the opportunity to take his back.
Kaveri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaveri flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kamari Daugherty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Daugherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaveri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaveri misses with a double jab.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaveri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Daugherty misses.
Daugherty cracks Kaveri with an open hand slap.
Kaveri misses with a lunging right hand
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matto Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri misses with an uppercut. Daugherty saw that one coming.
Kaveri misses with a leg kick.
Daugherty looks to land a left hand but Kaveri moved out of range nicely.
Kaveri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daugherty.
Daugherty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kaveri. Those never looked like landing.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri shoots and misses
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugherty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Kaveri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daugherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaveri.#T1#
Kaveri shoots in for a double leg but Daugherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaveri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Daugherty misses the target.
Daugherty throws a head kick that misses
letting Kaveri counter with a right hand.
Daugherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaveri.
Daugherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Daugherty throws out a loose jab but Kaveri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaveri throws out a counter right but Daugherty avoids it with no problem.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Kaveri.
Kamari Daugherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Kaveri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daugherty manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throwing a counter right hand but Kaveri manages to avoid it.
Kaveri blocks a head kick by Daugherty.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Daugherty throws a head kick that misses.
Kaveri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kaveri throws a big shot that misses.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Kaveri saw that one coming.
Daugherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Daugherty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Kaveri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daugherty did well to prevent Kaveri getting side control.
Daugherty tries to get to full guard but Kaveri has control of the leg. #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.
Daugherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaveri is working away from the top position though.
Daugherty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daugherty tries to get out of the position.
Daugherty pushes Kaveri off looking to stand but Kaveri dives back in and keeps control.
Daugherty is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Daugherty is pressing down on Kaveri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Daugherty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daugherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daugherty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daugherty passes Kaveri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaveri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaveri thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daugherty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Daugherty wants to pass the guard but Kaveri is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Kaveri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Daugherty preventing the sweep.
Daugherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Kaveri has his foot on Daugherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daugherty works his way back into a safe position though.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kamari Daugherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matto Kaveri's cut.
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#
Kaveri misses with a leg kick
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Kaveri is out of range.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Daugherty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daugherty pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Kaveri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daugherty throws a jab when Kaveri was well out of range.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
Kaveri takes a swing at Daugherty's ribcage but misses.
Kaveri shoots in looking for a takedown. Daugherty tries to sprawl out of it but Kaveri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daugherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kamari Daugherty 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.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Kaveri misses
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kaveri slips under a jab from Daugherty.
Kaveri throws an off balance right hand
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Daugherty. No joy for Kaveri on that attempt.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daugherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Daugherty drops Kaveri with a beautiful combination! Kaveri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daugherty is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kaveri is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Matto Kaveri's cut even more.
Daugherty throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
Kaveri blocks a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaveri.

Daugherty explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Daugherty scores with a nice strike.
Kaveri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daugherty throws a counter high kick but Kaveri was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kaveri slips under a jab from Daugherty.
Daugherty throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaveri moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt - Daugherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Daugherty misses its intended target.
Kamari Daugherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Daugherty misses with a head kick.
Kaveri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daugherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaveri avoids the head kick by Daugherty.
Kaveri looks to land a left hand but Daugherty moved out of range nicely.
Daugherty lands with a cross.
A big left from Daugherty misses. #T3#
Daugherty throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Daugherty shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kaveri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daugherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daugherty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Daugherty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a triangle but Daugherty pushes his legs off easily.
Daugherty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a triangle here but Daugherty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Daugherty works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Kaveri is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Daugherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaveri tries to bench press Daugherty off him but Daugherty keeps the position.
Kaveri looking for a sweep but Daugherty has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matto Kaveri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daugherty tries to control but Kaveri wriggling away.
Kaveri gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.
Kamari Daugherty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daugherty passes to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Daugherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daugherty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamari Daugherty!

Event: FCL - 58
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lighthammer checks it well.
Kaveri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lighthammer.
Lighthammer tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lighthammer misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Kaveri.
Kaveri misses with a lunging right hand
and Lighthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lighthammer avoids the body shot from Kaveri.
Kaveri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lighthammer.
Lighthammer misses with an uppercut.
Lighthammer ducks right into an uppercut from Kaveri.
Kaveri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lighthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lighthammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lighthammer tries to clinch up but Kaveri circles away and keeps his distance.
Lighthammer walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaveri throws a lazy right hand but Lighthammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lighthammer is looking to counter punch.
Kaveri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Kaveri.#T1#
Lighthammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaveri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lighthammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaveri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lighthammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lighthammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaveri. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Lighthammer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaveri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaveri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaveri or perhaps it was just good defense by Lighthammer, which made it look bad.
Lighthammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaveri throws a poor cross that misses
and Lighthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matto Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lighthammer misses with a straight left.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
Lighthammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Kaveri finds it's target.#T2#
Kaveri throws out a loose jab but Lighthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lighthammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Lighthammer misses the target.
Kaveri throws out a counter right but Lighthammer avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Lighthammer.
Kaveri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lighthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lighthammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lighthammer misses.
Some wild striking there from Kaveri.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Lighthammer circles away easily
and Lighthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorrosen Lighthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Kaveri.
Lighthammer loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Kaveri throws a lazy uppercut
and Lighthammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaveri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lighthammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaveri sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Lighthammer moves away and avoids it.
Kaveri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaveri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaveri fails with the takedown
and Lighthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kaveri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lighthammer is retaining full guard.
Lighthammer is controlling Kaveri's posture.
Lighthammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaveri works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lighthammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lighthammer controlling the position for now.#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. #T4##SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lighthammer still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lighthammer has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lighthammer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri is trying to control Lighthammer's posture but Lighthammer avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lighthammer happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorrosen Lighthammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Lighthammer moves away and avoids it.
Kaveri throws a right hand that misses
and Lighthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaveri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lighthammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lighthammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaveri moves away from the strike by Lighthammer.
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Lighthammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaveri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lighthammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lighthammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kaveri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lighthammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaveri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kaveri is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lighthammer to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T1#
Kaveri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaveri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Lighthammer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.#REVR#
Lighthammer passes Kaveri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaveri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lighthammer controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lighthammer stalling.
Lighthammer wants to free his trapped foot but Kaveri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lighthammer pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.
Kaveri regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Lighthammer 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.
Kaveri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lighthammer is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lighthammer defends well.
Lighthammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lighthammer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Kaveri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lighthammer uses it to pass to side control.
Kaveri striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kaveri being controlled for a moment. #T4#
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.
Lighthammer continues to stall.
Kaveri regains half guard.
Kaveri manages to get to full guard.
Lighthammer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lighthammer looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lighthammer wanted to stand there but Kaveri had control of the position. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lighthammer passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorrosen Lighthammer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Lighthammer.
Lighthammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lighthammer moves in looking to clinch but Kaveri pushes him off.
Kaveri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lighthammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lighthammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaveri scores with a nice strike.
Kaveri goes for a double leg but Lighthammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lighthammer continues to drive forward.
Kaveri misses with a looping left.
Kaveri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lighthammer momentarily.
Kaveri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri jabs Lighthammer right on the nose. Lighthammer blinks but takes it well.
Lighthammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaveri throws a leg kick
enabling Lighthammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lighthammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaveri.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lighthammer lands a slapping body shot.
Kaveri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lighthammer misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lighthammer.
Donk. Kaveri catches Lighthammer right on the button with a cross.
Kaveri misses with an uppercut.
Kaveri throws a hook but Lighthammer avoids it easily.
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Lighthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaveri throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lighthammer counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Kaveri is predictable there
and Lighthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaveri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lighthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Kaveri misses with a kick to the body.
Lighthammer connects with a body shot that sends Kaveri's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaveri blocks a jab.#T2#
Kaveri looks to land a left hand but Lighthammer moved out of range nicely.
Kaveri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lighthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lighthammer misses with a straight left.
Kaveri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lighthammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lighthammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lighthammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaveri moves away.
Kaveri throws a low kick, looking for Lighthammer's leg but Lighthammer calmly moves out of range.
Kaveri slips a straight right by Lighthammer.
Kaveri throws a push kick but Lighthammer slaps the foot to one side.
As Kaveri looks to move away, Lighthammer throws a big counter combo but Kaveri just gets out of the way.
Kaveri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lighthammer.
A slow jab from Kaveri misses its intended target.
Lighthammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3##CL#
Kaveri gets tackled into the cage by Lighthammer. Lighthammer maintains the clinch.
Kaveri is trying to break the clinch but Lighthammer has him pressed against the cage.
Kaveri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lighthammer gets through Kaveri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lighthammer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaveri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorrosen Lighthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Kaveri.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaveri is trying to maintain a safe position but Lighthammer gets an underhook and turns Kaveri into the cage.
Kaveri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lighthammer walks away with a smile on his face. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaveri avoids the body shot from Lighthammer.
Kaveri shoots in but Lighthammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Lighthammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lighthammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Lighthammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.
Kaveri scores with a nice right hand.
Kaveri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lighthammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lighthammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaveri loads up on a big right hand but Lighthammer slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lighthammer misses the target.
Lighthammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kaveri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lighthammer quickly recovers to half guard.
Lighthammer is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kaveri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lighthammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Matto Kaveri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions.
Lighthammer is controlling Kaveri's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying to work for a kimura but Lighthammer is defending well.
Lighthammer moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorrosen Lighthammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lighthammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorrosen Lighthammer!
Thorrosen Lighthammer 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: FCL - 51
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Kaveri misses with a straight left.
Ryokale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Ryokale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryokale walks into a jab.
Kaveri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryokale connects with a leg kick.
Kaveri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaveri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryokale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaveri's knee momentarily.
Kaveri throws a looping overhand right but Ryokale ducks down to avoid it.
Ryokale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Ryokale throws a big counter head kick but Kaveri avoids it with no problem.
Kaveri misses with a hook. Ryokale ducked under it nicely.
Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Kaveri.
Ryokale checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Kaveri.
Kaveri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryokale counters with a leg kick.
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!
Kaveri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
A good leg kick by Ryokale.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Kaveri misses the jab.
Kaveri misses with a wild combination.
Kaveri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Matto Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kaveri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryokale moves out of range as Kaveri strikes.
Donk. Ryokale catches Kaveri right on the button with a cross.
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Ryokale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryokale scores with a push kick.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaveri is looking to counter punch.
Kaveri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryokale. #T2#
Kaveri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryokale.
It looked like Kaveri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaveri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Ryokale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaveri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaveri throws an off balance right hand
and Ryokale counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaveri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Ryokale delivers a nice body kick.
Ryokale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ryokale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ryokale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Rudo Ryokale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryokale misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Ryokale moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryokale with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kaveri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaveri is trying to break the clinch but Ryokale is controlling him.
Ryokale stalls. #TD#
Kaveri has picked Ryokale up - he's going for a ride! Kaveri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryokale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryokale keeping full guard, as Kaveri tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ryokale working for a triangle but Kaveri defends it easily.
Kaveri throws a strike but Ryokale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ryokale slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ryokale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Ryokale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryokale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryokale landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale looking to control but Kaveri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryokale lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryokale in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaveri is squirming around, avoiding Ryokale's attempts to control the action.
Kaveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryokale has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryokale looking to control but Kaveri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryokale landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#Matto Kaveri's cut is getting worse.
Kaveri regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rudo Ryokale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Kaveri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kaveri throws a hook but Ryokale blocks it.
Kaveri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri lands a slapping body shot.
Kaveri swinging wildly here.
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Kaveri misses its intended target.
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaveri finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryokale's head.
Ryokale slips a jab from Kaveri.
Kaveri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryokale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Kaveri.
Ryokale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaveri missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryokale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryokale throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#Matto Kaveri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Ryokale lands an overhand right.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryokale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaveri looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.
Rudo Ryokale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryokale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryokale is looking to clinch but Kaveri is avoiding it.
Kaveri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaveri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryokale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Ryokale misses with a wild body shot.
Ryokale slips under a jab.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Kaveri.
Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaveri.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kaveri. #T2#
Kaveri looks to throw the jab but Ryokale is out of range.
Kaveri throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily.
Ryokale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaveri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaveri throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryokale counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Matto Kaveri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryokale slips under a jab.
Ryokale scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaveri should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rudo Ryokale!

Event: FCL - 47
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Kaveri slips a jab from Beltran.
Kaveri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beltran sprawls and moves away.
Kaveri dives in for a single leg takedown but Beltran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaveri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Kaveri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beltran defends it well. #SUB#
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably. #SU#
Kaveri postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Beltran to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters with a series of strikes. Kaveri will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a hook to the body. Kaveri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Kaveri avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Beltran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaveri throws out the jab. #T1#
Beltran slips under a jab.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Beltran.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Kaveri.
Beltran connects with a looping right hand.
Kaveri throws a leg kick
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaveri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beltrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaveri tries for a takedown but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Beltran.#CUT2#It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beltran avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
A slow jab from Beltran misses its intended target.
Beltran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beltran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Kaveri fails to land the takedown.
Beltran cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Beltran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kaveri.
Kaveri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beltran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kaveri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran jabs Kaveri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beltran.
The crowd cheers as Beltran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Beltran has knocked Kaveri down with a huge combo! Beltran steps away and waves a wobbly Kaveri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Beltran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beltran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaveri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beltran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beltran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beltran scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#Matto Kaveri's cut is getting worse.
Kaveri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beltran lands an overhand right.#T3#
Kaveri misses with a hook
and Kaveri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Kaveri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Beltran lands a big uppercut and Kaveri crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kaveri looks OK. Beltran waves Kaveri back to his feet!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beltran as he avoids it easily.
Kaveri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaveri defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Kaveri seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran dips to his left and cracks Kaveri with an uppercut!
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Kaveri shakes it off.
Kaveri looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beltran lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kaveri. Beltran pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Our winner, Mike Beltran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.'.

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!

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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