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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Salamamies fails with the takedown
and Prince counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prince scores with a jab. Salamamies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Salamamies shoots in for a double leg but Prince sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prince scores with a jab to the body.
Salamamies walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salamamies shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Salamamies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Salamamies's hands.
Prince comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salamamies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Prince scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamamies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Salamamies is rocked!
Salamamies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salamamies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prince circles away.
Jab from Prince.
Oh Salamamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prince cracks Salamamies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prince fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamamies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prince, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Prince as he connects with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Prince enables Salamamies to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prince manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Salamamies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamamies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salamamies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now. #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 seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Salamamies drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Salamamies seems to have locked his on tight now - Prince screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Salamamies, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pikku Salamamies!
After the fight, Pikku Salamamies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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