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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 84 p4p, 304 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 9 p4p, 31 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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171 cm 37 147 38 - 18 - 3 |
Good wrestling World class boxer Cardio machine |
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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 23 - 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 38 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vaiduoklis dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Storm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vaiduoklis scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one. Storm scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis. Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like Vaiduoklis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm. Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm. 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. Storm scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
Vaiduoklis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Vaiduoklis misses the target. Vaiduoklis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage. Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaiduoklis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Storm throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and checks it nicely. It looked like Vaiduoklis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. An inside leg kick lands from Storm. Storm misses with a body kick. An attempted straight right counter from Vaiduoklis misses the target. Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis wants to clinch. Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses. Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Storm lands with a cross. Vaiduoklis moves into the clinch. Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage. Storm misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaiduoklis or not. Storm misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head. Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Vaiduoklis.
Storm misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Vaiduoklis controls the action.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis. Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Storm landing knees to the head.
It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis. A left hand lands to the body for Storm.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis blocking some punches.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vaiduoklis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head. Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. Vaiduoklis tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Storm misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaiduoklis.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head. Vaiduoklis pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Vaiduoklis has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaiduoklis. Storm scores with a shoulder strike. Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaiduoklis ducks under a wild hook from Storm. Storm punishes Vaiduoklis's body with a nice straight punch. Vaiduoklis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut. Storm avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Storm misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vaiduoklis moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off. Storm scores with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy. Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Storm clinches up with Vaiduoklis and pushes him back against the cage. Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaiduoklis blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm. Storm tries to throw a body punch but Vaiduoklis avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaiduoklis. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaiduoklis manages to break the clinch.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely. Vaiduoklis lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand. Storm checks the leg kick. Vaiduoklis swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm. Vaiduoklis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the head. Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Vaiduoklis connects with a nice looking jab.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaiduoklis's sensitive parts. Storm misses with a looping left. Vaiduoklis misses the jab. Storm takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses. Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Storm swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem bothered though. Vaiduoklis cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head. Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Storm was well out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vaiduoklis missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right. Vaiduoklis misses with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick. Vaiduoklis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis. Storm with the inside leg kick. Vaiduoklis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaiduoklis fails in his attempt to clinch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Storm in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Storm misses with a leg kick and Vaiduoklis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Storm misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis feinted there with a counter leg kick. Storm tries to work over Vaiduoklis's front leg with a kick but Vaiduoklis checks it. Vaiduoklis walks into a stiff left hand from Storm. Vaiduoklis ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm. Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a lazy right hand but Storm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Storm misses with a wild body shot. Storm ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis. Storm avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis checks it well. Storm looks for the body kick but Vaiduoklis saw that one coming. Vaiduoklis throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it. Nice jab there from Vaiduoklis. A chopping leg kick lands by Storm. Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vaiduoklis punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch. Storm misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away. Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Vaiduoklis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vaiduoklis stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot. Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot. Storm with the inside leg kick. Storm drops his hands momentarily and Vaiduoklis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Vaiduoklis takes the fight into the clinch. Storm pushes Vaiduoklis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm digs a right hand into Vaiduoklis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaiduoklis's gas tank. Vaiduoklis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. Storm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaiduoklis controls his hands.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Storm trying to stall but Vaiduoklis improves his position.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Storm missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm. Vaiduoklis tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Storm takes a shot to the head. Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Storm clinches up against the cage. Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaiduoklis. Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards. A short left from Storm. Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch. Storm blocking some punches.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis. A short right from Vaiduoklis on the inside. Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage. Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis - that landed with a thud.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vaiduoklis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaiduoklis. Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not. Vaiduoklis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis lands a body shot. Vaiduoklis works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches. Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaiduoklis gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut. Vaiduoklis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaiduoklis just leaning against Storm, taking a breather. Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vaiduoklis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaiduoklis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head. Storm misses with some punches.
Vaiduoklis lands with a left to the head. Vaiduoklis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Good body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis has scored more points in the clinch so far. Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vaiduoklis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vaiduoklis.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut. Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Storm blocks a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis is working Storm over against the cage. A hook to the body from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch. Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards. Storm prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis. Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body. A shot in the inside from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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 makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vaiduoklis pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vaiduoklis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm is rocked! Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaiduoklis finish him? Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm blocking some punches.
Vaiduoklis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A short right from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Storm seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaiduoklis lands a body punch. Vaiduoklis pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vaiduoklis breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Storm.
Vaiduoklis tries to clinch up. Vaiduoklis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vaiduoklis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm. Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Storm slips a jab from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it. Storm connects with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm motions for Vaiduoklis to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick. Storm throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it. That kick from Storm tenderised Vaiduoklis's leg. Vaiduoklis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Storm misses with a body shot.
Storm swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet. A little feinted left hand from Vaiduoklis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Storm scores with the left hand. Vaiduoklis knows he should have avoided that one. Vaiduoklis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vaiduoklis walks into a left hand. Storm lands a nice hook to Vaiduoklis's body. Vaiduoklis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm. Vaiduoklis throws a big shot that misses. Vaiduoklis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Storm misses with a low kick. Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot. Vaiduoklis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Vaiduoklis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A jab from Vaiduoklis misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot. Storm jabs Vaiduoklis to the body, keeping him at a distance. 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! A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis. Storm is looking to slow Vaiduoklis down with leg kicks. Storm throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range. Storm misses the shot to the body. A slow jab from Vaiduoklis misses its intended target. Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Storm was well out of range. A low kick lands for Vaiduoklis.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis. Storm scores with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Storm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Storm scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left. Storm misses with a leg kick and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm. Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from Vaiduoklis tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on. Some wild striking there from Storm.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Storm digs a good hook to Vaiduoklis's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaiduoklis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Vaiduoklis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand. Storm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vaiduokliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Vaiduoklis motions for Storm to come forward. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A clash of legs there as Vaiduoklis blocks the low kick. Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vaiduoklis at a distance.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down. Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Storm. Vaiduoklis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Storm strikes. Storm lunges at Vaiduoklis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaiduoklis's hand. An inside leg kick from Storm misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lincoln Storm will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm. Storm avoids the head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Storm misses with a wild body shot. Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the body. Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Storm looks to land a left hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range nicely. Storm stuns Vaiduoklis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaiduoklis. Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away. Vaiduoklis scores with a kick to the midsection. Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Storm is looking to slow Vaiduoklis down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Storm throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Vaiduoklis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Storm connects with a leg kick. Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis thumps Storm with a low kick. Vaiduoklis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage. Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head. Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vaiduoklis misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside. Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis lands a body shot. Vaiduoklis lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Storm misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land. Vaiduoklis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Vaiduoklis lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot. Vaiduoklis punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Storm. Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis. Storm slips under a jab. Storm scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vaiduoklis. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vaiduoklis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vaiduoklis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Storm throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet. A good leg kick by Vaiduoklis. Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem bothered though. Storm throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis moved away. Storm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A low kick from Storm misses and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily. Storm throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis sees it coming and moves out of range. Storm wants to slow Vaiduoklis down by chopping away at his legs. Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily. Vaiduoklis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Storm counters with a lovely shot to the body. Vaiduoklis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm. Storm lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Storm tests Vaiduoklis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the leg kick from Storm. Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook. Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm. Vaiduoklis tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaiduoklis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Storm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand. A good leg kick by Vaiduoklis. Storm throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily. Vaiduoklis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Storm's knee but Storm avoids it well. Vaiduoklis throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot. Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juodasis Vaiduoklis. I think Vaiduoklis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:49 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis! Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his featherweight title! An intense looking Juodasis Vaiduoklis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you, thank you. Wait, why is he crying? Why is Lincoln still here? Get that piece of shit out of my cage. Odense belongs to Juodasis. Juodasis wants competition. I want the 155 title. I want to be champ-champ!'.
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