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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hitter (ranked 3151 p4p, 283 weight class) and Eriks Podkalns (ranked 5584 p4p, 400 weight class). Eriks Podkalns is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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258 lbs
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190 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hollywood Hitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eriks Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podkalns scores with a head kick. Hitter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Hitter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitter lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
Podkalns is staying active underneath Hitter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Podkalns is trying to stand.
Podkalns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hitter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter trying to control the action but Podkalns is working from the bottom.
Hitter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Podkalns pushes Hitter off looking to stand but Hitter dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Hitter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
Podkalns told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Podkalns should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hitter is looking for a kimura here.
Hitter lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podkalns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hitter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hitter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hitter working Podkalns over with strikes.
Hitter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Podkalns is not content to let Hitter control the position.
Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Podkalns wants to get back to his feet.
Hitter seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter winds up and cracks Podkalns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hitter passes to full mount!
Podkalns is squirming around, avoiding Hitter's attempts to control the action.
Podkalns prevents Hitter from taking his back.
Hitter lands a big shot there that rocks Podkalns but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Podkalns is trying to stand up.
Hitter landing strikes from the mount.
Hitter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollywood Hitter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hollywood Hitter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hitter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hitter misses with a body shot.
Hitter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Podkalns can do to turn this around?
Hitter misses with a double jab.
Hitter dives in and scores a takedown into Podkalns's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Podkalns manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hitter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Podkalns connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podkalns lands with a slapping head kick.
Podkalns throws a nice head kick!
Podkalns is looking to clinch but Hitter is avoiding it.
Podkalns rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.
Hitter has clasped his hands together around Podkalns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Podkalns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitter is trying to ground and pound but Podkalns uses the momentary lack of control by Hitter to regain half guard.
Podkalns is trying to stand up here but Hitter is controlling him well.
Hitter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Podkalns is just riding it out for now. Hitter eventually gives up the hold.
Podkalns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podkalns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitter manages to break the clinch.
Hitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitter gets the takedown into side control.
Hitter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hitter working the strikes but Podkalns uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Podkalns tries to kick Hitter off but Hitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Podkalns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Podkalns is trying to stand back up but Hitter is controlling him
Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter wants to pass to mount but Podkalns is defending the position.
Podkalns is looking to escape.
Hitter slips a nice elbow through Podkalns's hands, connecting with Podkalns's forehead.
Hitter is looking to take a break and control but Podkalns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Podkalns is defending against the submission attempts here by Hitter.
Hitter is looking to take a break and control but Podkalns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hitter stops Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
Hitter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podkalns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hitter.
Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriks Podkalns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hollywood Hitter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into Podkalns's guard.
Podkalns pushes Hitter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Podkalns tries to keep at a distance but Hitter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hitter showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitter trying to control from half guard but Podkalns is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podkalns kicks Hitter off and gets back to his feet.
Hitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Podkalns tries to kick Hitter off but Hitter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hitter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hitter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podkalns's head.
Hitter 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. Podkalns tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hitter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hollywood Hitter!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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