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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Saurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saurus comes to the cage accompanied by Kraantje Pappie - Waar is Kraan? . Visigoth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by THUNDERSTRUCK. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Saurus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saurus connects with a body shot that sends Visigoth's belly button to the back.
A big left from Visigoth misses.
Saurus misses the jab.
Saurus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Visigoth on the side of the head.
Saurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
Saurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saurus lands a body shot.
Visigoth throws out a powerful jab.
Visigoth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saurus ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Saurus with a nice cross.
Visigoth dives in and scores a takedown into Saurus's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saurus working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visigoth lands a couple of elbows.
Visigoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saurus is keeping the position for now.
Saurus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saurus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth throwing strikes from guard but Saurus blocks nicely.
Saurus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Visigoth stacks Saurus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Visigoth!
Visigoth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saurus down.
Saurus tries to buck Visigoth off but Visigoth is having none of it.
Visigoth wants to control but Saurus is keeping him busy.
Saurus sneaks back into half guard.
Visigoth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saurus moves into full guard.
Visigoth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Visigoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saurus can't keep his opponent in guard - Visigoth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus actively working from the bottom here.
Saurus trying to control but Visigoth postures up.
Visigoth trying to pass the guard but Saurus defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurus wants to control but Visigoth is keeping busy.
Saurus gets full guard.
Saurus is trying to control the position but Visigoth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Saurus.
Saurus lands a jab to Visigoth's midsection.
Visigoth scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Saurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visigoth connects with a looping right hand.
Saurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
Visigoth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Visigoth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saurus's hands.
Visigoth works over Saurus's head and body with a nice combination.
Saurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saurus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Visigoth quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visigoth is defending against the submission attempts here by Saurus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saurus is one step ahead there.
Visigoth working a defensive guard here.
Visigoth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saurus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saurus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Visigoth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus is fighting to break Visigoth's control of his arms but Visigoth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Visigoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Visigoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Saurus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saurus shoots in looking for a takedown. Visigoth tries to sprawl out of it but Saurus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Visigoth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Visigoth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saurus's half guard.
Saurus tries to roll over but Visigoth keeps him under control.
Visigoth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saurus's head.
Visigoth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saurus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saurus working for a triangle but Visigoth defends it easily.
Visigoth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saurus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Visigoth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth landing with the ground and pound.
Visigoth passes Saurus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Visigoth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Visigoth winds up and cracks Saurus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saurus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saurus keeping moving, preventing Visigoth from controlling successfully.
Visigoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Saurus keeps moving.
Saurus looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus looking for a sweep. Not yet Saurus, not yet.
Saurus is trying to keep Visigoth in close.
Visigoth wants to pass the guard but Saurus is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visigoth lands a couple of elbows.
Saurus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saurus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Visigoth is aware though and is defending well.
Visigoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Saurus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Visigoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saurus keeping moving, preventing Visigoth from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alaric Visigoth wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Visigoth.
Visigoth throws a right hand that misses
and Saurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saurus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Visigoth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alaric Visigoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saurus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Visigoth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saurus scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Saurus misses.
Visigoth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Visigoth wants to free his trapped foot but Saurus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saurus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Visigoth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Visigoth's back!
Saurus trying to control momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visigoth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Saurus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Saurus lands a shot to the head.
Saurus is hanging on to Visigoth's back as he tries to escape.
Saurus doesn't have the hooks in and Visigoth manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saurus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saurus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alaric Visigoth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Saurus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Visigoth lands an overhand right.
Visigoth throws a shot from downtown. Saurus moves away and avoids it.
Saurus blocks a jab.
Visigoth manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saurus on his heels. He'll look to pass Saurus's guard now, I'm sure.
Visigoth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saurus is keeping the position for now.
Visigoth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Visigoth stands up over Saurus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Visigoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Visigoth throwing strikes but missing.
Alaric Visigoth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saurus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Saurus keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saurus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Visigoth manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saurus throws a big elbow that misses.
Visigoth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Visigoth is adopting a defensive guard.
Visigoth wants to improve his position but instead Saurus has moved into half guard.
Visigoth is refusing to be controlled, as Saurus sits in half guard.
Visigoth is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus working the head and body with strikes.
Visigoth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saurus connects with a nice short shot to Visigoth's temple.
Visigoth gets full guard.
Visigoth wants to stand but Saurus is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saurus pushing down on Visigoth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Visigoth holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saurus is trying to control. Visigoth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Visigoth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saurus.
Visigoth wants to improve his position but Saurus is controlling well.
Visigoth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saurus is working away from the top position though.
Visigoth is concentrating on defense, preventing Saurus from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alaric Visigoth.
Visigoth throws a hook but Saurus blocks it.
Visigoth throws a lazy right hand but Saurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Saurus staying out of range there.
Visigoth slips a jab and a cross from Saurus.
Saurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Visigoth is just out of range.
Saurus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Visigoth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saurus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Visigoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saurus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Visigoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Visigoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saurus pulls Visigoth in close to his closed guard and prevents Visigoth from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth wants to control from the top but Saurus keeps moving.
Saurus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Visigoth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saurus.
The ground and pound from Visigoth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saurus is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saurus defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Visigoth landing strikes.
Saurus is trying to control Visigoth's posture but Visigoth avoids it.
Visigoth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saurus keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric Visigoth really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Visigoth throws a hook to the side of Saurus's head but Saurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visigoth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Visigoth momentarily.
Visigoth misses the jab.
Saurus throws an overhand right that lands on Visigoth's shoulder, as Visigoth tries to avoid the shot.
Visigoth lands with an overhand left.
Saurus misses with a hook. Visigoth ducked under it nicely.
Saurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Visigoth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saurus misses with an uppercut.
Visigoth lands a jab-cross combination.
Saurus misses with a body shot.
Saurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Visigoth.
Saurus walks into a stiff left hand from Visigoth.
Visigoth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saurus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Visigoth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Visigoth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Visigoth tests Saurus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Visigoth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Visigoth.
Saurus takes a swing at Visigoth's ribcage but misses.
Saurus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Visigoth moves away from the strike by Saurus.
Saurus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Visigoth sprawls well initially but Saurus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saurus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Visigoth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurus lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saurus lands a nice short elbow.
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 looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Visigoth won't allow Saurus to pass to mount.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Visigoth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saurus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saurus's back!
Visigoth is landing with strikes. Saurus can't take much more of this.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Visigoth.
Saurus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Visigoth doesn't have the hooks in and Saurus manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Visigoth, not yet.
Visigoth has his hands on Saurus's head, controlling the position.
Visigoth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saurus is controlling him.
Visigoth wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Saurus trying to control the position from guard on top but Visigoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alaric Visigoth was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Saurus throws out a loose jab but Visigoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Visigoth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Saurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Visigoth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Visigoth.
Visigoth stuffs the takedown attempt from Saurus. Saurus gets slowly back to his feet.
Visigoth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alaric Visigoth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saurus. Visigoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Visigoth does no damage.
Saurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Visigoth.
Saurus wants to clinch up but Visigoth keeps it at a distance.
Saurus tries to sprawl but Visigoth drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Visigoth trying to advance position but Saurus counters by regaining guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saurus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Visigoth's guard.
Saurus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Visigoth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saurus manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alaric Visigoth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saurus lands a really nice looking cross but Visigoth seems unphased.
Visigoth ducks under a wild hook from Saurus.
The fighters circling - Visigoth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visigoth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visigoth throws an off balance right hand
and Saurus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Visigoth tries to sprawl but Saurus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saurus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Visigoth tries to roll over but Saurus keeps him under control.
Saurus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saurus wants to take a breather but Visigoth is having none of it.
Saurus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Visigoth is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Visigoth throws a right hand that misses
and Saurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Visigoth thinking.
Saurus takes a swing at Visigoth's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Visigoth.
Saurus misses with a looping left.
Saurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saurus gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Visigoth but he's now mounted!
Visigoth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Visigoth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Visigoth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Visigoth trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saurus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visigoth wants to improve his position but Saurus is controlling well.
Visigoth is staying active underneath Saurus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Visigoth is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saurus trying to mount his opponent but Visigoth defends it.
Saurus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Visigoth tries to reverse the position but Saurus maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saurus looking to secure an arm triangle but Visigoth defends it well.
Visigoth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saurus wants to control the pace but Visigoth is squirming around nicely.
Saurus prevents Visigoth from getting the reversal.
Saurus is landing with some decent strikes but Visigoth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saurus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saurus trying to control but Visigoth is having none of it.
Frank Saurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Visigoth taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saurus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Visigoth looks a forlorn figure.
Visigoth is looking to improve his position but Saurus isn't that keen on the idea.
Saurus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Visigoth wants to try and get back to his feet.
Visigoth is desperately trying to improve his position but Saurus has a good base and remains in mount.
Saurus working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saurus lands a big elbow.
Alaric Visigoth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Visigoth is rocked!
Visigoth can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Saurus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Visigoth 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alaric Visigoth!
Alaric Visigoth is the new lightweight champion!
Alaric Visigoth 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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