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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#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Kaveri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying for a kimura here. Try looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kaveri wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri is the new bantamweight champion!
Pikku Kaveri 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:
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:
Hawaii MMA 2
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaveri goes for a double leg but Try avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Try continues to drive forward.
Try lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaveri's head.
Try stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Try as Kaveri shoots in.
Another Try has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Try lands with an overhand left.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Try.
Try lands a really nice looking cross but Kaveri seems unphased.
Try throws out a powerful jab.
Try throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Try looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Try lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaveri is still on wobbly legs! Can Try finish him?#CL#
Kaveri gets tackled into the cage by Try. Try maintains the clinch.
Try lands with a right to the head.
Try prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try.
A short right from Try on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Try.
Try scores with a shot to the side of Kaveri's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Try. #T1#
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Try on the inside.
Try lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Try.
Kaveri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Try lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Try digs a right hand underneath Kaveri's ribcage. Kaveri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Try throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaveris head.
A short uppercut from Try.
Try lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaveri is working for takedown but Try is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaveri looks winded!
Try working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Try lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Try.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Still in the clinch, Try scores with a nice short uppercut.
Try scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kaveri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Try striking off his back but it's not causing Kaveri any problems.
Kaveri wants to pass the guard but Try is keeping the position.#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 seems to have recovered his senses.#ES#
Try pushes Kaveri off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
A lazy left from Try finds it's target.
Try uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Good exchange - Try coming out on top.#CL#
Try moves into range and clinches up with Kaveri.
Try is leaning against Kaveri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Try scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaveri is trying to pull guard but Try has him pressed against the cage.
Try lands an uppercut.
Try works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Try.
Try lands a right hand.
Try lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaveri backwards.
A shot in the inside from Try.
Nice body punch from Try.
A short body shot lands from Try as the two fighters clinch.
Try makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Try lands a left hand.
Kaveri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Try smiles and moves away.
Another Try seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Try with a jab.
Try scores with a jab to the jaw.
Try tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Try.
Try keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Try connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kaveri tumbling to the canvas! Try pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kaveri was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Another Try! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1175 Round 4
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kaveri staying out of range there.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaveri with the counter takedown but Hampton avoids it easily.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Hampton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri moves forwards but Hampton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hampton misses with a hook. Kaveri ducked under it nicely.
Hampton misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Hampton.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaveri or perhaps it was just good defense by Hampton, which made it look bad.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Kaveri moved out of range.
A big right from Hampton misses.
Hampton tests Kaveri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hampton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hampton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaveri. #T1#
Hampton lands with a right hand.
Hampton misses with a looping right.
Payton Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaveri. Kaveri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hampton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaveri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Hampton finds it's way through Kaveri's defenses.
Kaveri goes for a double leg but Hampton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hampton continues to drive forward.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Hampton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaveri's hands.
Hampton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 slips a straight right by Hampton.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Kaveri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaveri closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Kaveri pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
Kaveri staying out of range there.#T2##TD2#
Kaveri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hampton!
Hampton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kaveri looks winded!
Kaveri goes for a double leg but Hampton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hampton continues to drive forward.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Kaveri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaveri shoots in for a double leg but Hampton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Hampton. That snapped Kaveri's head back.
Hampton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hampton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kaveri. Kaveri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaveri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hampton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaveri scrambles back to his feet.
Hampton lands a lovely overhand right.
Hampton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Hampton misses.
Hampton misses with a straight right.
Kaveri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hampton throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaveri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hampton avoids it really well and circles away.
Payton Hampton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kaveri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hampton.
Kaveri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaveri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hampton with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hampton misses the target.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hampton throws a hook but Kaveri avoids it easily.
Hampton misses with a straight left.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Hampton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hampton pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Hampton lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hampton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hampton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaveri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hampton.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hampton but Hampton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hampton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hampton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
A left lands for Hampton.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a good jab.
Hampton looks to land a right hand but Kaveri moved out of range.
Hampton lands with a right hand.
Hampton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kaveri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaveri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hampton connects with a single shot there.
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hampton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hampton lands with a hook. Kaveri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hampton lands with a hook. Kaveri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hampton lands with a straight right. Kaveri didn't see that one coming.
Kaveri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Hampton.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaveri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hampton defends it nicely.
Hampton thuds his right hand into Kaveri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kaveri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hampton is fending him off so far but Kaveri persists. Nope, Hampton circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaveri moves out of range of the strikes.
Hampton lands an overhand right.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaveri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton thuds his right hand into Kaveri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaveri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Hampton with a jab.
Kaveri staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton dips to his left and cracks Kaveri with an uppercut!
Hampton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hampton lands a jab to the head.
Hampton lands a really nice looking cross but Kaveri seems unphased.
Kaveri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton with a nice cross.
Hampton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
Hampton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Kaveri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaveri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hampton swivels and escapes.
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaveri shoots in but Hampton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaveri walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Hampton lands an overhand right.#T2#
Hampton stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaveri. Kaveri gets slowly back to his feet.
Hampton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton throws a good cross that connects.
Hampton connects with a jab.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hampton.
Kaveri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaveri's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hampton.
Kaveri shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaveri drops his hands momentarily and Hampton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Kaveri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hampton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hampton scores with a hook.#ROC#Kaveri is rocked!
Kaveri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaveri is still on wobbly legs! Can Hampton finish him?
Kaveri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton Hampton is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hampton.#T3#
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt - Hampton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hampton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaveri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hampton but Hampton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaveri seems to have recovered his senses.
Hampton lands an overhand right.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Hampton.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hampton. That snapped Kaveri's head back.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaveri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Hampton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hampton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kaveri in his tracks.
Hampton lands a nice shot that snaps Kaveri's head back.
#T4#
Kaveri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hampton defends well and Kaveri ends up having to push Hampton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hampton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Kaveri shoots for a takedown but Hampton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hampton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaveri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaveri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hampton with a jab.
Jab, jab by Hampton - just one landing.
Hampton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hampton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hampton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaveri.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hampton cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaveri slips under a jab.
Hampton throws a hook but Kaveri blocks it.
Kaveri feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Hampton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hampton scores with a jab to the head.
Hampton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaveri off the cage and back into range.
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaveri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hampton is fending him off so far but Kaveri persists. Nope, Hampton circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Hampton lands.
Hampton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hampton lunges at Kaveri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaveri's hand.
Kaveri tries to move into range but Hampton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaveri blocks a jab.
Kaveri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Payton Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Kaveri.
Hampton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaveri drops his hands momentarily and Hampton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hampton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Hampton misses with a looping left.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hampton loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Hampton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaveri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaveri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaveri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hampton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaveri scrambles back to his feet.
Kaveri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hampton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaveri's head.
Hampton lunges at Kaveri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaveri's hand.
Kaveri walks into a stiff left hand from Hampton.#TD2#
Kaveri shoots in and gets a takedown into Hampton's guard.#SUB2#
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaveri stands and throws Hampton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kaveri is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hampton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaveri gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hampton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaveri lets go of the hold and Hampton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Kaveri!
A very excited looking Pikku Kaveri rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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#
Kaveri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhammad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Muhammad lands a jab to the nose.
Kaveri shoots and misses
and Muhammad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muhammad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muhammad cracks Kaveri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaveri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Muhammad counters with a straight right hand.
Kaveri has his takedown stuffed
and Muhammad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaveri shoots and misses
and Muhammad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaveri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muhammad can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kaveri is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muhammad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Muhammad is holding Kaveri down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Kaveri is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Muhammad looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kaveri gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Muhammad is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kaveri lets go of the hold and Muhammad can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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 1
Date: Nov 30, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Try instigates a clinch.
Try throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaveris head.
Kaveri has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Try is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from Try.
Try softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Try lands with a light punch inside.
Kaveri jumps guard but Try stands there with Kaveri around his waist. Kaveri gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Try lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaveri backwards.
A short right from Try on the inside. #TD2#
Kaveri gets control of Try's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaveri will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaveri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Try. #SUB2#
Kaveri has his feet on Try's thighs here. He's pushed Try off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Try screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Kaveri!
Pikku Kaveri 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. |
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