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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cadence Collins (ranked 252 p4p, 389 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 29 p4p, 46 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadence Collins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Collins stops Vaiduoklis from getting back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Vaiduoklis trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaiduoklis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Vaiduoklis is looking to improve his position.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Vaiduoklis defends it.
Collins 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.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaiduoklis is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is trying to control. Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vaiduoklis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Collins tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaiduoklis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins wants to control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Collins.
Collins wants to control for a moment but Vaiduoklis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaiduoklis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Collins is thwarting Vaiduoklis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Vaiduoklis keeps Collins at a distance using the push kick.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a right hand that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaiduoklis sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins misses with a left hand
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaiduoklis, which made it look bad.
Collins backing away here, and Vaiduoklis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands with a straight right. Collins didn't see that one coming.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vaiduoklis counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Collins wants to clinch but Vaiduoklis slips to the side
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Vaiduoklis fails to land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Collins controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaiduoklis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vaiduoklis.
Collins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Collins tries to clinch up but Vaiduoklis circles away and keeps his distance.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaiduoklis. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins is looking to clinch but Vaiduoklis is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis is looking for the big counter here.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a big counter combination but Vaiduoklis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to clinch up but Vaiduoklis keeps it at a distance.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Vaiduoklis in a clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Collins takes a step back to recover.
Collins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vaiduoklis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vaiduoklis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis can't do much from the bottom here.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but Collins flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vaiduoklis rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him.
Collins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vaiduoklis doesn't escape.
Vaiduoklis trying to control but not successfully.
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vaiduoklis wants to escape the position.
Collins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up.
Collins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis trying to control the hands but Collins breaks the grip.
Collins working for a choke but Vaiduoklis is defending well.
Collins gets his hands free as Vaiduoklis looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Vaiduoklis right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good exchange - Vaiduoklis coming out on top.
No joy there for Vaiduoklis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaiduoklis.
Collins attempts a counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it well and moves away.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Vaiduoklis shows good takedown defense.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Collins avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaiduoklis walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis with the inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaiduoklis sprawls well. Vaiduoklis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Vaiduoklis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Collins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaiduoklis to the ground. Collins is now in Vaiduoklis's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins is in close to Vaiduoklis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vaiduoklis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins trying to control but Vaiduoklis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Vaiduoklis keeps moving.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vaiduoklis tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaiduoklis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Collins's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis lands with an overhand left.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Collins's ribs.
Collins dives in and grabs Vaiduoklis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaiduoklis pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Collins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice right hand.
Collins blocks a jab.
Vaiduoklis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaiduoklis tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaiduoklis to the ground. Vaiduoklis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaiduoklis punishes Collins's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Vaiduoklis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Vaiduoklis.
Collins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Collins looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Vaiduoklis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Collins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaiduoklis cracks Collins with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Collins is defended easily by Vaiduoklis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Vaiduoklis misses.
Collins scores with a takedown into Vaiduoklis's guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaiduoklis pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is trying to keep Collins in close.
Vaiduoklis is trying to hold Collins in close to prevent damage but Collins has managed to pass into half guard.
Collins working Vaiduoklis over with strikes.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaiduoklis keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vaiduoklis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Collins momentarily.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins drops his hands momentarily and Vaiduoklis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Collins instigates a clinch.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins tries to pull guard but Vaiduoklis won't allow it.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Vaiduoklis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaiduoklis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is the new featherweight champion!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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