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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 Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Podkalns looks to clinch
and Bitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podkalns.
Bitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podkalns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podkalns unleashes a big counter combination but Bitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bitch misses the jab.
Bitch lands a jab to Podkalns's midsection.
Podkalns tries to clinch up.
Podkalns tries to clinch
and Bitch counters with a left to the body.
Podkalns looks winded!#KD#
Bitch lands a big right hand that sends Podkalns crashing to the mat! Bitch stays standing though and waves Podkalns back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
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!
Bitch connects with a body shot.
Bitch closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Podkalns out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santas Bitch!
Santas Bitch took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Podkalns wants to clinch.
It seemed like Oni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Podkalns walks into a straight right hand from Oni.
Podkalns throws a sloppy head kick and Oni moves out of range easily.
Podkalns tries to clinch up.
Oni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Podkalns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Oni gets tackled into the cage by Podkalns. Podkalns maintains the clinch.
Podkalns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oni smiles and moves away.
Oni jabs Podkalns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Podkalns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ in the buildup to the fight.
Podkalns is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni stalks Podkalns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Podkalns's face. Podkalns staggers backwards, shaken.
Oni scores with a punch to the head.
Oni scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Podkalns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podkalns takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Oni misses with a two punch combination.
Oni connects with a single shot there.#KD2#
Oni lands a big uppercut and Podkalns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Podkalns looks OK. Oni waves Podkalns back to his feet!#ROC2#
Podkalns is rocked!
Oni scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Podkalns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oni lands a jab to Podkalns's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Oni cracks Podkalns with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Oni has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Podkalns to stand back up!
Oni flashes Podkalns a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Podkalns's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Podkalns crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Oni punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olusola Oni!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nolan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Podkalns - the referee stops the clock and Nolan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Podkalns. Nolan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nolan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podkalns.
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.#KD#
Nolan drops Podkalns with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Podkalns looks back up at him and smiles so Nolan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
Podkalns moves to clinch but Nolan breaks away
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 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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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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Event:
SMASH: Hilbert vs Tragedy (NC)
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Drizzy lands a left and a right that send Podkalns crashing to the mat, dazed. Drizzy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Eriks Podkalns has been cut.
Podkalns lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zeke Drizzy has been cut.
We've been told by Drizzy's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Podkalns has Drizzy up against the cage in a clinch.
Drizzy misses with a knee strike.
Drizzy really is a fat lump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Drizzy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Drizzy rushes Podkalns and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Podkalns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Podkalns takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Podkalns manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Drizzy moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Podkalns.
Podkalns leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Podkalns clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Drizzy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podkalns is looking to clinch.
Eriks Podkalns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drizzy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Podkalns forces Drizzy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Drizzy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drizzy jabs Podkalns to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Drizzy lands a left and a right that send Podkalns crashing to the mat, dazed. Drizzy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Podkalns looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podkalns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drizzy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Podkalns out cold! Podkalns corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zeke Drizzy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Podkalns scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Podkalns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Podkalns keeps the fight on the outside.
Eriks Podkalns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Podkalns uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Podkalns scores a nice knee to the body.
Podkalns wants to stall.
#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podkalns tries to clinch up.
Podkalns looks to clinch #TD2#
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones prevents Podkalns from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Podkalns wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Podkalns is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Podkalns.
Podkalns pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Podkalns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones trying to control the action but Podkalns is working from the bottom.
Podkalns pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Podkalns closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Podkalns wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Podkalns avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Podkalns circles away.
Podkalns throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Podkalns clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Podkalns can't break the clinch.
Podkalns is trying to break free.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Podkalns leaning against his opponent.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones looks winded!
Podkalns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Podkalns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Podkalns to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Podkalns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Podkalns. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podkalns tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Podkalns tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Podkalns tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Podkalns. #CL#
Podkalns gets a clinch.
Come on Podkalns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Podkalns can't break the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Jon Jones's cut even more.#BC#
Podkalns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Podkalns doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Podkalns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a head kick by Podkalns.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Podkalns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Podkalns manages to break the clinch.
Podkalns darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Podkalns's guard.
Podkalns wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eriks Podkalns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Podkalns moves into the clinch successfully.
Podkalns trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Podkalns tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones is stalling here.
Podkalns blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Podkalns manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Podkalns moved out of range nicely.
Podkalns is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Podkalns tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Podkalns slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podkalns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Podkalns pushes him away.
Podkalns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Podkalns clinches. #T1#
Podkalns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Podkalns stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Podkalns is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Podkalns into the cage.
Podkalns looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Podkalns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eriks Podkalns is winning the standup battle so far.
Podkalns throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Podkalns.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Podkalns wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Podkalns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Podkalns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Podkalns lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podkalns lands a knee to the body.
Jones jumps guard but Podkalns stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Podkalns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Podkalns lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podkalns wants to clinch.#T3#
Podkalns tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Podkalns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC#
Jones is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Jon Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Podkalns clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Podkalns finish him?#BC#
Podkalns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podkalns connects with a solid leg kick.
Podkalns lands a big right hook! Jones looks hurt but is still standing! Podkalns lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Jones falls down and Podkalns dives in with a huge hammer fist! Jones's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Podkalns runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eriks Podkalns!
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