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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 124 p4p, 324 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 20 p4p, 50 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 cm 32 170 19 - 13 - 1 |
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172 cm 30 159 19 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juodasis Vaiduoklis! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vaiduoklis defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kosmanov throws a solid leg kick but Vaiduoklis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosmanov. Kosmanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab from Kosmanov. Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis. A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target. Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick. Kosmanov scores with a three punch combo!
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaiduoklis. Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick and Kosmanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kosmanov digs a good hook to Vaiduoklis's body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right. Kosmanov is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right. Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right. Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it. Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it. Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Kosmanov down with leg kicks. Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely. A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis. Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes. Kosmanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Kosmanov slips a jab from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick. Kosmanov punishes Vaiduoklis's body with a nice straight punch. Kosmanov misses the shot to the body. Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis throws a series of punches but Kosmanov moves out of range. Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range. Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A right-left combo lands from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely. Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick. Donk. Vaiduoklis catches Kosmanov right on the button with a cross. Kosmanov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand. Kosmanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kosmanov blocks the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaiduoklis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Kosmanov moves forwards but Vaiduoklis connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Vaiduoklis shakes it off. Kosmanov takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov. Kosmanov throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily. Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body. Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back. Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick. Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick. Kosmanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range. Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab. Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vaiduoklis dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut! Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage. Kosmanov checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a series of strikes that have Kosmanov backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away. It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov. Kosmanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A shot to the body from Vaiduoklis misses and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Juodasis Vaiduoklis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot. Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage. Kosmanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A jab lands there for Kosmanov. Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab from Vaiduoklis misses. Kosmanov is looking to counter punch. Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target. Vaiduoklis lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosmanov off the cage and back into range. Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one. Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosmanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away. 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! Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down. Vaiduoklis swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand. Kosmanov lands a lovely overhand right. Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away. Vaiduoklis scores with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vaiduoklis scores with a decent looking hook. Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there. Kosmanov cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A lazy left from Kosmanov finds it's target. Vaiduoklis misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Vaiduoklis. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses. Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range. Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kosmanov misses with a low kick as Vaiduoklis jumps back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot. Kosmanov misses with a left hand and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Kosmanov's midsection. Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
As Vaiduoklis looks to move away, Kosmanov throws a big counter combo but Vaiduoklis just gets out of the way. Kosmanov throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A lazy body kick from Vaiduoklis and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut. Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left. Vaiduoklis looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vaiduoklis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kosmanov if he has to take too many more of those.
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! Vaiduoklis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target. Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely. Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses the body punch and Vaiduoklis counters with a three punch combo that has Kosmanov backing up. Kosmanov nods at Vaiduoklis to acknowledge the strikes. Kosmanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaiduoklis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the nose. Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A big right from Vaiduoklis misses. Vaiduoklis works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook. Kosmanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily. Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vaiduoklis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Vaiduoklis feints a jab promting Kosmanov to slip. Vaiduoklis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kosmanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Vaiduoklis's head back.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw. Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch. It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis. Kosmanov defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand. Kosmanov tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vaiduoklis tries to land a body kick and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kosmanov throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range. Vaiduoklis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kosmanov lands a jab to Vaiduoklis's midsection. Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target. Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice cross by Kosmanov. Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab. Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Vaiduoklis needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there. Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Vaiduoklis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A counter left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses its target. Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kosmanov thinking. Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch. Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though. A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Kosmanov down. Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vaiduoklis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vaiduoklis lands a nice hook to Kosmanov's body. Kosmanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kosmanov lands with a right hand. Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that both miss. Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaiduoklis circles away.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vaiduoklis scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vaiduoklis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand. Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand. Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet. Vaiduoklis moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis is rocked! Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kosmanov lands with a cross. Vaiduoklis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him? Kosmanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vaiduoklis right on the button. Vaiduoklis goes down! Kosmanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kosmanov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov! Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title! Vladimir Kosmanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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