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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Battle Hymn . Frank Saurus has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Saurus!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacLeod digs a good body shot into Saurus's ribs.
MacLeod defending well as Saurus loads up on a big left hand.
Saurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saurus throws out a powerful jab.
Saurus takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
Saurus scores with a shot to the body.
Saurus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saurus thuds a left hand into MacLeod's body.
Saurus digs a good hook to MacLeod's body.
Saurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throws a combination that misses
and MacLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saurus lands with a nice body punch.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Saurus with a series of wild strikes but Saurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saurus digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Saurus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacLeod rather than just go for the knockout.
Saurus wants to clinch.
Saurus tries to clinch there but MacLeod circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Saurus misses.
Saurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saurus moves into the clinch.
Saurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Saurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacLeod as Saurus tries to tie him up.
MacLeod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saurus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saurus is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLeod has double underhooks.
Saurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saurus.
MacLeod gets through Saurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Saurus.
Saurus swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Saurus is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
Saurus is looking for a takedown.
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!
Saurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Saurus.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saurus misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Saurus lands with a left to the head.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Saurus controls the action.
Saurus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
MacLeod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saurus is controlling him.
Saurus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saurus wants to pass the guard but MacLeod is keeping the position.
Saurus passes MacLeod's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus tries to pass to full mount but MacLeod defends it.
Saurus passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Saurus 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.
Saurus dips to his left and cracks MacLeod with an uppercut!
Saurus throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Saurus finds it's target.
Saurus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
Saurus wants to clinch up but MacLeod keeps it at a distance.
Saurus misses with a double jab.
MacLeod lands a lovely overhand right.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Saurus moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Saurus.
Saurus with a nice cross.
Saurus takes the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saurus tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saurus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod pushes Saurus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saurus blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
Saurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saurus drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacLeod pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saurus!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod swings widly with a right hand
and Saurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saurus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.
Saurus digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
Frank Saurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saurus tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
Saurus lands a nice shot to the body.
Saurus throws an off balance right hand
and MacLeod counters with a straight right hand.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Saurus.
Saurus digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Saurus misses.
Saurus takes one on the button.
Saurus throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
Frank Saurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurus connects with a crisp jab.
Saurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saurus shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Saurus.
Saurus throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Saurus lands a head shot.
MacLeod connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saurus throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Saurus moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Saurus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod catches Saurus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saurus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
Saurus's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacLeod under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
Saurus takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Saurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MacLeod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Saurus. Those never looked like landing.
Saurus misses with a looping left.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Saurus.
Saurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacLeod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Saurus misses its intended target.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saurus.
Saurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saurus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saurus lands with a shot to the body.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Saurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saurus connects with the punch.
Saurus throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
A jab from Saurus finds it's way through MacLeod's defenses.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
Saurus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacLeod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saurus dives in and grabs MacLeod's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes down on Saurus's head and hops out.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Saurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Saurus.
Saurus looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
MacLeod slips a straight right by Saurus.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saurus.
Good exchange - MacLeod coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by MacLeod as he checks the leg kick.
Saurus looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
Saurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
Saurus moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Saurus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saurus throws a shot to the body.
Saurus scores with the left hand. MacLeod knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod with a hook.
MacLeod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saurus finds it's way round the side to connect with MacLeod's head.
MacLeod blocks a low kick nicely.
Saurus throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod misses with a looping right.
MacLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saurus has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Saurus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Saurus just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saurus. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saurus moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saurus.
MacLeod moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacLeod scores with a hook.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Saurus throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Saurus tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Saurus looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
MacLeod dodges the punch combination from Saurus.
MacLeod throws a hook but Saurus avoids it easily.
Saurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod connects with a single shot there.
Saurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saurus moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saurus lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saurus lands a slapping body shot.
MacLeod swings for the body but Saurus moves out of range.
MacLeod is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saurus darts in and clinches MacLeod up against the cage.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
Saurus blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod is defending well against a takedown attempt.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from MacLeod.
A short uppercut from MacLeod.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saurus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saurus takes a shot to the head.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saurus swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Saurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Saurus blocks it.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Saurus avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Saurus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saurus backwards.
Saurus struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saurus is rocked!
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Saurus.
Saurus lands a right hand.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Saurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Saurus moved out of range.
MacLeod lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saurus moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by MacLeod.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod had his way with Frank Saurus in 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. This is the final round!
Saurus wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
Saurus misses with a looping right.
MacLeod throws out a loose jab but Saurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
Saurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saurus works MacLeod's body with a nice hook.
Saurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saurus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacLeod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saurus shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Saurus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saurus.
Saurus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saurus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saurus misses with a straight left.
Saurus swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Saurus.
Saurus lands a head shot.
Saurus cracks MacLeod with an open hand slap.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saurus throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Saurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
MacLeod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saurus's hands.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Saurus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saurus.
Saurus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
Saurus defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Saurus coming out on top.
A jab from Saurus misses.
Saurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Saurus.
Saurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saurus loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
MacLeod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saurus throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Saurus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. Saurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod throws a right hand that misses
and Saurus counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Saurus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saurus 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Saurus!
Frank Saurus is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Saurus decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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