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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hitter closes the distance and clinches.
Lakis jumps guard but Hitter stands there with Lakis around his waist. Lakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitter tries to pull guard but Lakis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitter just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been informed that Lakis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lakis clinches.
Lakis cracks Hitter with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakis lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Hitter.#T1##TD#
Hitter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hitter passes to side control.
Lakis pushes Hitter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lakis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Hitter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lakis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Hitter seems to be working for a kimura but Lakis defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Hitter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lakis gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between Lakis's legs - danger averted.
Hitter stands up over Lakis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between Lakis's legs - danger averted.
Lakis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Lakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hitter is fighting to break Lakis's control of his arms but Lakis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Lakis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitter shoots in for a takedown but Lakis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lakis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitter takes a step back to recover.
Hitter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakis circles away.#T4#
Hitter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Lakis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lakis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lakis sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Lakis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter is looking for a sweep. Lakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maris Lakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lakis shoots in and bounces Hitter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Hitter pushes Lakis off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Hitter gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter trying to control the action but Lakis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hitter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lakis tries to bench press Hitter off him but Hitter keeps the position. #T1#
Lakis stops Hitter from passing to mount.
Hitter throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lakis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Hitter there.
Hitter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hitter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lakis is just riding it out for now. Hitter eventually gives up the hold.
Lakis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hitter is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hitter prevents Lakis from improving his position.
Lakis wants to control but Hitter is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hitter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Hitter there. #T3#
Lakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hitter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hitter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hitter not doing much here.
Hitter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hitter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lakis is doing well to control the position and prevent Hitter from advancing to side control.
Lakis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitter.
Lakis is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lakis thows a body kick. Hitter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitter as he avoids it easily.
Hitter keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitter goes for a double leg but Lakis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lakis continues to drive forward.
Lakis throws a counter combo.
Lakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hollywood Hitter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hitter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakis circles away.
Lakis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Lakis moves into range and clinches up with Hitter.#BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Lakis finds it's way through Hitter's defenses.
Hitter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lakis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hitter shoots in for a double leg but Lakis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hitter shoots in and drives through. Lakis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Hitter as Lakis shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hitter gets tackled into the cage by Lakis. Lakis maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lakis lands a takedown into guard.
Hitter wants to sweep here but Lakis controlling him for the moment.
Lakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitter's head.#T1#
Lakis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hitter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitter, not yet.
Lakis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hitter is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Lakis stands up from Hitter's guard - Lakis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hitter shoots for a takedown but Lakis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Lakis closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Lakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollywood Hitter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lakis defends well and Hitter ends up having to push Lakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Hitter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lakis slows down the pace here.
Lakis jumps guard but Hitter stands there with Lakis around his waist. Lakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Hitter blocks the body kick.
Hitter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lakis closes the distance and clinches up with Hitter, looking for a takedown. Lakis pushes Hitter against the cage but Hitter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hitter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lakis manages to circle out of the way.
Lakis throws a sloppy head kick and Hitter moves out of range easily.
Hitter tries to counter by clinching up but Lakis breaks away and moves out of range.
Hitter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lakis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maris Lakis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitter throws a series of punches but Lakis avoids them all with ease.
Hitter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Lakis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hitter was covering up waiting for the punch and Lakis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hitter controls Lakis momentarily but Lakis frees himself.
Lakis 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. #T4#
Lakis stopping the sweep attempt from Hitter.
Lakis stays in close to Hitter's body and controls the position.
Hitter has Lakis pulled in close to control his posture.
Lakis trying to control but Hitter is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitter is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maris Lakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lakis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maris Lakis! |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Hitter misses with a double jab
and Karlson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hitter's knee momentarily.
Hitter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karlson lands with a kick to the temple. Hitter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Karlson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitter tries to avoid it but Karlson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitter to the ground. Hitter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitter misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Karlson rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.
Karlson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hitter after a bit of a struggle.
Hitter wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Karlson pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Karlson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hitter defends well.#T1#
Karlson keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Hitter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Karlson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hitter passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Hitter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hitter lands a nice short elbow.
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.#T2#
Hitter is just content to waste time from the top position. Karlson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Karlson wants to sweep here but Hitter controlling him for the moment.
Karlson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hitter being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Karlson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hitter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karlson prevents it.
Karlson jumps guard but Hitter stands there with Karlson around his waist. Karlson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hollywood Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Iii Karlson.#T3#
Karlson tries to land a knee to the head but Hitter blocks with his arms.
Karlson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karlson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlson fails to pull guard.
Karlson tries to work over Hitter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karlson.#TD2#
Karlson pulls Hitter into guard.
Karlson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karlson keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet but Hitter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karlson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitter wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hollywood Hitter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karlson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitter.
Hitter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlson scores with a jab to the head.
Karlson stuffs the takedown.
Hitter misses with a few strikes there.
Karlson is looking for the big counter here.
Hitter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hitter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karlson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karlson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Karlson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karlson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Karlson gets back to half guard.
Hitter lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Hitter.
Karlson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hitter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karlson has control of Hitter's left arm, preventing Hitter from doing any damage.
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitter tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlson is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Karlson has an active guard here but Hitter has managed to pass into half guard.
Karlson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hitter wants to control but Karlson is keeping him busy.
Karlson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hitter is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hitter is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Hitter 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#
Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Karlson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Karlson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hitter is working for a kimura but Karlson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karlson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2#
Karlson has his feet on Hitter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hitter fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Karlson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Hitter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Karlson sneaks out the side door and pushes Hitter away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magnus Iii Karlson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hollywood Hitter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt - Hitter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karlson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hitter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hitter.
Karlson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitter.
Karlson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karlson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.
Hitter misses with a right hand
letting Karlson counter with a right hand.
Hollywood Hitter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Hitter does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitter fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hitter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Magnus Iii Karlson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Karlson drives through and clinches with Hitter against the cage.
Hitter takes an elbow to the temple.
Hitter being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hitter gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Karlson jumps guard.
Karlson keeping moving, preventing Hitter from controlling successfully.
Hitter landing with the ground and pound.
Karlson has his hands on Hitter's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter advances position into side control!
Hitter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karlson pushes Hitter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hitter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Karlson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hitter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karlson goes for a double leg but Hitter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitter continues to drive forward.
Hollywood Hitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Iii Karlson.
Karlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karlson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitter swinging wildly here.
Karlson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hitter throws a one two combo.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Karlson moves into range and clinches up with Hitter.
Hollywood Hitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Karlson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hitter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karlson is pressed up against the cage. Hitter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlson down to the mat. Karlson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hitter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karlson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitter sprawls well. He's pushed Karlson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Karlson moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitter prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitter.
Hitter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitter misses with a double jab.
Karlson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A punch combination from Hitter misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Podkalns rushes Hitter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Podkalns is trying to pull guard but Hitter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Podkalns jumps guard and drags Hitter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hitter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Podkalns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Podkalns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Podkalns wants to stand up but Hitter is controlling him. #SUB2#
Podkalns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Podkalns is looking for a triangle but Hitter pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Hitter stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Podkalns tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriks Podkalns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Hitter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hitter lands in his opponent's guard.
Podkalns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Podkalns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Podkalns is pulling down on Hitter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hitter, at least for the moment.#SU#
Hitter stands and steps away. Podkalns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Podkalns gets a clinch.
Podkalns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitter prevents it.
#BC#
Hitter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Podkalns throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Podkalns moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hitter has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Podkalns is trying to keep an underhook but Hitter manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podkalns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Podkalns.#SUB2#
Podkalns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hitter trying to control the position from guard on top but Podkalns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitter stands up over Podkalns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Podkalns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.#T3#
Hitter wants to control from the top but Podkalns keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Podkalns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hitter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Hitter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podkalns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Podkalns throws a sloppy strike and Hitter has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Podkalns is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hitter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hollywood Hitter!
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 1
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Hitter tries to bum rush Oni with a series of wild strikes but Oni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oni throws a body shot but no joy.
Oni works Hitter's body with a nice hook.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitter has time to react.
Hitter shoots in looking for a takedown but Oni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab lands there for Oni.
Oni throws out a loose jab but Hitter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oni digs a good hook to Hitter's body.
We've been told by Oni's head coaches at BARNEY MEATHOUSE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oni throws a big shot that misses.
Hitter wants to counter with a clinch but Oni pushes him away.
Oni scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Oni finds it's way through Hitter's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Oni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitter throws a combination. Oni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hitter shoots in and drives through. Oni sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hitter.
Olusola Oni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hollywood Hitter.
Hitter shoots and misses
and Oni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitter looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hitter is defended easily by Oni.#T1#
Oni connects with a body shot.
Olusola Oni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitter fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitter takes one on the button.
Hitter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Oni.
A shot to the liver by Oni. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oni.
Oni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Hitter is rocked!
Oni digs a good hook to Hitter's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni batters Hitter with a massive right followed by a huge left! Hitter is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Oni lands a final crushing right hand to drop Hitter to the mat with a gruesome thud! Oni is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olusola Oni!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1##KD2#
Nolan cracks Hitter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hitter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nolan finish him?
#ROC2#
Hitter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Hitter has his takedown stuffed
and Nolan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Our winner, Jon Nolan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Hitter throws a leg kick
and Bitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.
Bitch walks into a left hand.
Hitter misses with a double jab.
Bitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hitter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitch's waist but Bitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hitter off to one side.
Hitter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hitter scores with a one two! Bitch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hitter misses with a takedown attempt
and Bitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hollywood Hitter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bitch momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitter looks to land a combination but Bitch avoids it well.
Bitch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hitter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bitch counters with a huge left! Hitter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bitch isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hitter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bitch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch made sure to mention his sponsor, Mo' Money Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Podkalns scores with a head kick. Hitter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Hollywood Hitter has been cut.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T1#
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.#SUB#
Hitter is looking for a kimura here.
Hitter lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
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.
#T3#
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.#SUB#
Hitter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Hitter seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
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!
#R2#
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.
#TD#
Hitter dives in and scores a takedown into Podkalns's guard.#ES2#
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.#BC2#
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.
#CL2#
Podkalns rushes Hitter and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hitter has clasped his hands together around Podkalns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Podkalns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1##TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #ES2#
Podkalns manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##CL2#
Podkalns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hitter manages to break the clinch.
Hitter keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
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
#SUB#
Hitter wants to work for an arm triangle but Podkalns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!
#R3##TD#
Hitter shoots in and gets a takedown into Podkalns's guard.#ES2#
Podkalns pushes Hitter off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Podkalns tries to keep at a distance but Hitter has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
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!#TD#
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. #T1##ES2#
Podkalns kicks Hitter off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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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