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Event:
STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kaveri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Salama struggling a bit here.
Salama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaveri off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Salama is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaveri has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Salama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kaveri turns into Salama and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Salama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaveri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard. #SUB2#
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kaveri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaveri is pushing down on Salama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salama is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaveri has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kaveri is working for a kimura but Salama is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kaveri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in LazyFighters Gym inform me that Kaveri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Salama is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaveri.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kaveri seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Salama looking to score a takedown here. Lopez is defending well but Salama drives through and ends up in Lopez's guard.
Salama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Salama is working to tighten his grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Salama is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Salama breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STC3| Hunter x Kieliszkowski 2
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Murray throws a series of punches but Salama avoids them all with ease.
Salama dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray wants to slow Salama down by chopping away at his legs.
Salama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Salama tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the ropes and eventually Salama drops back down to his feet.
Salama jumps guard but Murray turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kakkos Salama.#TD2#
Salama gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#SUB2#
Salama working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salama keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T1#
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Salama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murray wants to control from the top but Salama keeps moving.
Murray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Salama is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Salama tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Salama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murray's best efforts.#SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Murray wants to control but Salama is keeping him busy.
Salama is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Salama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Salama is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murray is tapping! Great win for Salama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 4
Date: Dec 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Salama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Salama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rua counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Salama out cold! What a finish! Rua is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickson Rua! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 3
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Salama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Kakkos Salama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Salama with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salama slips under a jab.#TD2#
Salama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez wants to control but Salama postures up.#SUB2#
Salama is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lopez is trying to escape and Salama transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lopez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Salama! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Salama feints and as Kaveri raises his hands in defense, Salama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Kaveri tries to get to full guard but Salama has control of the leg.
Kaveri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaveri.#SUB2#
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Salama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kaveri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kaveri has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Salama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaveri defends it easily.
Kaveri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back looking for a leg! Salama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salama manages to kick Kaveri off! Kaveri jumps back into Salama's guard.
Kaveri forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salama gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily.
#SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Kaveri defends easily.
#T2#
Kaveri passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salama defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Salama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaveri. #SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions off his back.
Salama is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Salama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaveri pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura but Salama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaveri to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a kimura here.
Salama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salama.#SUB#
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri pushes down on Salama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Salama actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kaveri wants to work for an arm triangle but Salama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keskikokoinen Kaveri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Salama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaveri swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Kaveri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salama defends well.#T1#
Salama wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving.
Salama forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Salama is looking for a kimura but Kaveri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salama to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kaveri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salama pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama.
#SUB2#
Salama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Salama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaveri has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Salama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kaveri is defending against the submission attempts here by Salama.
#SUB2#
Salama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaveri defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Salama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaveri regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB#
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily.
#SUB#
Salama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kaveri working for a triangle but Salama defends it easily.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Salama seems to be working for a kimura but Kaveri defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Salama wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kaveri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kaveri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kakkos Salama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Salama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaveri to the ground. Salama is now in Kaveri's guard.
Salama looking to pass the guard.
Salama trying to control but Kaveri is working from the bottom.
Salama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaveri is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a leg! Kaveri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaveri manages to kick Salama off! Salama jumps back into Kaveri's guard. #SUB2#
Salama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Salama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaveri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salama has Kaveri in his guard.#REVR#
Salama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kaveri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salama wants to sweep here but Kaveri controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kaveri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaveri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kaveri is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Salama pushes a forearm under Kaveri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaveri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1176 Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Salama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheaatingbs as he jumps to the side.
Cheaatingbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salama staying out of range there.
Salama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cheaatingbs defends well and Salama ends up having to push Cheaatingbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Cheaatingbs shoots in and bounces Salama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Salama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cheaatingbs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheaatingbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salama on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Salama working for a triangle but Cheaatingbs defends it easily.
Cheaatingbs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cheaatingbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Salama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Salama has his foot on Cheaatingbs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cheaatingbs works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheaatingbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cheaatingbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salama is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salama looking for a guillotine here but Cheaatingbs defends easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cheaatingbs controls the pace.#SUB2#
Salama has his feet on Cheaatingbs's thighs here. He's pushed Cheaatingbs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cheaatingbs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kakkos Salama!
Kakkos Salama decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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