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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 171 p4p, 97 weight class) and Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 19 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis gets caught napping as Bomstaerk dives in and scores a takedown. Vaiduoklis manages to retain guard.
Vaiduoklis wants to stand up but Bomstaerk is controlling him.
Vaiduoklis pulls Bomstaerk in close to his closed guard and prevents Bomstaerk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bomstaerk postures up in Vaiduoklis's guard and throws a big left but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
Vaiduoklis wants to stand up but Bomstaerk is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vaiduoklis managing to control the position.
Vaiduoklis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bomstaerk defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk passes into half guard.
Vaiduoklis pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is trying is best to control the position here.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but Vaiduoklis is working from the bottom.
Bomstaerk winds up and cracks Vaiduoklis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vaiduoklis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaiduoklis keeping hold of Bomstaerk's head, controlling as best he can.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vaiduoklis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomstaerk trying to pass the guard but Vaiduoklis defending well.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bomstaerk prevents Vaiduoklis from standing back up.
Bomstaerk lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Vaiduoklis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bomstaerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis is positioning himself well to prevent Bomstaerk advancing to mount.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but Vaiduoklis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vaiduoklis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaiduoklis is trying is best to control the position here.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Vaiduoklis is working away.
Vaiduoklis pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Vaiduoklis avoids them all with ease.
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomstaerk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaiduoklis connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk works Vaiduoklis's body with a nice hook.
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomstaerk manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaiduoklis delivers a nice body kick.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Bomstaerk misses.
Bomstaerk throws a combination that misses
and Bomstaerk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Vaiduoklis.
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaiduoklis checks the leg kick.
Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Vaiduoklis avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis cracks a nice hook into Bomstaerk's ribs.
A low kick from Bomstaerk misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaiduoklis defends it nicely.
Vaiduoklis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bomstaerk momentarily.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches up with Vaiduoklis, looking for a takedown. Bomstaerk pushes Vaiduoklis against the cage but Vaiduoklis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vaiduoklis instigates a clinch.
Vaiduoklis gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaiduoklis prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Vaiduoklis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown.
Vaiduoklis prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bomstaerk dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vaiduoklis enables Bomstaerk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vaiduoklis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bomstaerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet but Bomstaerk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vaiduoklis controlling Bomstaerk's posture.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bomstaerk manages to pass to side control.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Vaiduoklis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
Vaiduoklis is holding on to half guard well.
Vaiduoklis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomstaerk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Vaiduoklis pushes Bomstaerk off looking to stand but Bomstaerk dives back in and keeps control.
Vaiduoklis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vaiduoklis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vaiduoklis is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Bobby Bomstaerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaiduoklis sprawls well. Vaiduoklis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaiduoklis tests Bomstaerk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Vaiduoklis's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomstaerk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaiduoklis quickly recovers to half guard.
Bomstaerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis wants to get back to his feet.
Vaiduoklis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk stops Vaiduoklis from standing up.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vaiduoklis is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomstaerk, at least for the moment.
Bomstaerk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vaiduoklis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bomstaerk is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bomstaerk throws the left hand but Vaiduoklis avoids the punch easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vaiduoklis thuds his right hand into Bomstaerk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vaiduoklis lands a glancing blow to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Bomstaerk down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis punishes Bomstaerk's body with a nice straight punch.
Bomstaerk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaiduoklis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vaiduoklis has closed the distance and engaged Bomstaerk in a clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 lands a left hand.
Vaiduoklis pushes Bomstaerk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis is pressed up against the cage. Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaiduoklis down to the mat. Vaiduoklis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis is looking to clinch but Bomstaerk is avoiding it.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis rushes Bomstaerk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bomstaerk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaiduoklis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot that snaps Bomstaerk's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bomstaerk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the nose.
Bomstaerk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaiduoklis can pounce on him.
Vaiduoklis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomstaerk.
Crunch! Vaiduoklis slams his shin into Bomstaerk's torso.
Bomstaerk throws a right hand that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters by moving into the clinch.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vaiduoklis is pressed up against the cage. Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaiduoklis down to the mat. Vaiduoklis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vaiduoklis tries to sprawl but Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis is trying to get back to full guard.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand up here but Bomstaerk is controlling him well.
Vaiduoklis is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up but Bomstaerk is controlling him
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Vaiduoklis is having none of it.
Vaiduoklis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vaiduoklis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bomstaerk can do to turn this around?
Vaiduoklis is refusing to be controlled, as Bomstaerk sits in half guard.
Vaiduoklis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up but Bomstaerk is controlling him
Bomstaerk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaiduoklis defending well though.
Vaiduoklis is controlling Bomstaerk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vaiduoklis is trying to stand back up but Bomstaerk is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice body kick.
Vaiduoklis moves into the clinch.
Vaiduoklis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Bomstaerk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaiduoklis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bomstaerk has Vaiduoklis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaiduoklis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomstaerks head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Bomstaerk throws a head punch that misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a right to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaiduoklis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomstaerk. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Bomstaerk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Bomstaerk down.
Vaiduoklis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaiduoklis, which made it look bad.
Vaiduoklis connects with the punch.
Bomstaerk throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice strike.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bomstaerk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Vaiduoklis.
Bomstaerk is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Bomstaerk seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaiduoklis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaiduoklis lands a big head kick that sends Bomstaerk tumbling to the mat! Vaiduoklis takes a step backwards and waves Bomstaerk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bomstaerk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaiduoklis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck for Bomstaerk with that takedown attempt.
Vaiduoklis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bomstaerk has time to react.
Vaiduoklis with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Bomstaerk misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Vaiduoklis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Vaiduoklis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bomstaerk doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis clearly takes that round.
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 tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Bomstaerk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk with the counter takedown but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Bomstaerk looks for a takedown but Vaiduoklis sprawls well.
Bomstaerk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaiduoklis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vaiduoklis counters with a right hand to the body.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Bomstaerk.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that Bomstaerk semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Bomstaerk.
It looked like Vaiduoklis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bomstaerk has time to react.
Bomstaerk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Bomstaerk's midsection.
Vaiduoklis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bomstaerk has a takedown stuffed.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis saw that one coming.
Bomstaerk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Vaiduoklis.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook
and Vaiduoklis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bomstaerk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vaiduoklis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Vaiduoklis.
Bomstaerk is trying to push Vaiduoklis away but Vaiduoklis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk tries to score a body lock takedown but Vaiduoklis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand into Bomstaerk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bomstaerk's gas tank.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Bomstaerk has Vaiduoklis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaiduoklis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Bomstaerk takes a shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bomstaerk backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaiduoklis gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Vaiduoklis manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaiduoklis is working Bomstaerk over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Vaiduoklis.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
A short body shot lands from Vaiduoklis as the two fighters clinch.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the side of Bomstaerk's head.
Vaiduoklis throws a big uppercut that drops Bomstaerk! More strikes from Vaiduoklis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bomstaerk lies dazed against the cage as Vaiduoklis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his featherweight title!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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