PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Voorhees (ranked 5263 p4p, 24344 weight class) and Martins Podkalns (ranked 519 p4p, 639 weight class). Martins Podkalns will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Voorhees
vs
Podkalns

164 cm
24
162
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
19
155
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Voorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martins Podkalns!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podkalns wants to clinch.
Voorhees lands with a cross.
Podkalns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voorhees swivels and escapes.
Podkalns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Voorhees finds it's way round the side to connect with Podkalns's head.
Podkalns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Voorhees looks to land a right hand but Podkalns moved out of range.
Voorhees bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Podkalns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voorhees.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podkalns slips a jab from Voorhees.
Voorhees paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Voorhees misses with a body shot.
Voorhees throws out a powerful jab.
Podkalns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voorhees thuds his right hand into Podkalns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorhees connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Podkalns staying out of range there.
Podkalns fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Podkalns.
Nice straight punches there by Voorhees. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voorhees.
Podkalns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voorhees sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Podkalns somewhat.
Jason Voorhees has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martins Podkalns.
Voorhees lands a head shot.
Podkalns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voorhees defends it nicely.
Voorhees thuds a left hand into Podkalns's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voorhees bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Podkalns's head backwards.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voorhees lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Podkalns at a distance.
Voorhees lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Voorhees misses with a looping right.
Podkalns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Voorhees throws a low kick, looking for Podkalns's leg but Podkalns calmly moves out of range.
Voorhees with a jab.
Podkalns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voorhees.
Podkalns misses with the combination.
Voorhees scores with a jab to the body.
Voorhees lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Voorhees.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podkalns gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Podkalns is rocked!
Voorhees scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Podkalns is still on wobbly legs! Can Voorhees finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Podkalns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voorhees circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Podkalns to the canvas! Podkalns doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Voorhees keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorhees!