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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 828 p4p, 109 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 935 p4p, 121 weight class). Wilson has chosen Simple Math - By: DL Incognito as his entrance music. Cayden Cadman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cadman 's calf.
Cadman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Cadman is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Cadman 's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cadman tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working an open guard so Cadman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Cadman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cadman on the side of the head.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Cadman 's belly button to the back.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Cadman shakes it off.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cadman throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Cadman 's body. Cadman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wilson just manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a leg kick.
Cadman clinches up against the cage.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Cadman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Cadman .
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cadman counters with a nice leg kick.
Cadman blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cadman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Cadman 's defenses.
Cadman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Cadman moves away and avoids it.
Cadman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Cadman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cadman did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson throws a strike but Cadman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson postures up in Cadman 's guard and throws a big left but Cadman blocks it.
Wilson is working Cadman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Cadman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadman stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Cadman postures up.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick lands from Cadman .
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson throws a jab when Cadman was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Cadman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Cadman !
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cadman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cadman has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
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!
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cadman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cadman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cadman seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Cadman didn't see that one coming.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cadman counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cadman 's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cadman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cadman keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .
A short left from Cadman .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working for takedown but Cadman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson letting Cadman take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadman working aggressively here.
Cadman breaks the clinch.
Cadman slips under a jab.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Cadman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wilson.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Cadman slips the punch.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Cadman taking a breather.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cadman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson is rocked!
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Cadman is controlling him.
Cadman has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cadman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilson's knee momentarily.
Cadman slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Cadman with an uppercut!
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Cadman and move into the clinch position.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman motions for Wilson to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cadman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Cadman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Solomon Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Cadman .
Cadman connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cadman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Cadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman 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.
Cadman is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadman throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cadman slips under a jab.
Cadman blocks a low kick nicely.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cadman counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson tests Cadman 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cadman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cadman misses with a low kick.
Cadman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cadman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Cadman counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilson blocks it.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Cadman tried to counter with a leg kick but Wilson avoided it.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cadman defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Cadman thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Cadman counters with a good low kick that Wilson was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cadman wriggles free and stands up.
Cadman throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cadman .
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Cadman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Cadman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Cadman sprawls well.
As Wilson backs away, Cadman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a hook but Cadman avoids it easily.
Cadman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilson manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cadman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Cadman sprawls well.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Cadman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson checks a low kick from Cadman .
Cadman walks into a left hand.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Cadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cadman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Cadman 's legs.
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A jab from Wilson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Wilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cadman staying out of range there.
Cadman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cadman sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cadman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cadman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Cadman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cadman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cadman .
Cadman blocks the elbow strike.
Cadman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson wants to break free but Cadman has control.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a low kick, right behind Wilson 's knee.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cadman counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cadman ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cadman counters with a flying knee that drops Wilson! Cadman dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Cayden Cadman , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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