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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battle Hymn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Connor MacLeod enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teixeira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
MacLeod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Teixeira pushes him off.
MacLeod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teixeira. Teixeira obviously looking to wear him down.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Teixeira cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Teixeira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Teixeira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Teixeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira looks to land a combination. MacLeod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that Teixeira avoids nicely.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the body.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teixeira momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod closes the distance and pushes Teixeira back into the cage.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Teixeira.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Teixeira.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Teixeira avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teixeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teixeira tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teixeira blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teixeira.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira gets through MacLeod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira working aggressively here.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLeod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacLeod has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod pushes Teixeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Connor MacLeod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Teixeira controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Teixeira has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod pushes Teixeira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teixeira misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Teixeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teixeira digs a right hand underneath MacLeod's ribcage. MacLeod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
A short left from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Teixeira can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Teixeira controls his hands.
MacLeod misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Teixeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teixeira's elbow.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teixeira fails to land.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira lands with a short shot to the head.
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teixeira.
Teixeira tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Teixeira back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teixeira struggles to land a body shot inside as MacLeod controls his hands.
Teixeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Teixeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teixeira.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a left hand.
Teixeira scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira throws a head punch that misses.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the side of MacLeod's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that MacLeod avoids nicely.
Teixeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teixeira staying out of range there.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teixeira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacLeod swings widly with a right hand
enabling Teixeira to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teixeira.
Teixeira scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacLeod in his tracks.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teixeira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Teixeira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Teixeira saw that one coming.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses the jab.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of MacLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Teixeira.
MacLeod works over Teixeira's head and body with a nice combination.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teixeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira keeps the fight on the outside.
Teixeira defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Teixeira avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Teixeira circles away.
Teixeira cracks a nice hook into MacLeod's ribs.
MacLeod digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
MacLeod clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teixeira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacLeod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
Teixeira tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Teixeira lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Teixeira tries to work over MacLeod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes MacLeod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teixeira prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
Teixeira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
Teixeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teixeiras head.
Teixeira blocking some punches.
MacLeod blocks an uppercut.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod working aggressively here.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
Teixeira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aj Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Teixeira.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teixeira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow.
Teixeira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teixeira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Aj Teixeira.
Well MacLeod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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