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This is a highly debated battle with a controversial decision. While many fans argue Hollohan was robbed, the official judges' decision went to The Saurus. His performance is often cited as a career-best, marked by consistency, veteran poise, and effectively flipping Hollohan's history against him. He weathered Hollohan's aggression and capitalized on a few stumbles to narrowly secure the win and the KOTD chain.
In a foundational moment for King of the Dot, the league's first champion, Hollohan, made a brash and legendary move by putting his title on the line against American veteran The Saurus in an unsanctioned title match. The gesture set the stage for an intense, back-and-forth battle that pitted Hollohan's raw aggression against The Saurus's polished, multi-heavy style. The Saurus came prepared, weathering the storm and landing surgical strikes that referenced Hollohan's past battles, while the Canadian champ fired back with memorable personals and haymakers like the famous 'beekeeper' line.
The battle culminated in a razor-close, controversial judges' decision that sent the KOTD chain south of the border for the first time. The Saurus was crowned the new king, a verdict that fans still debate over a decade later. The event was a landmark moment, signaling KOTD's arrival as a major player capable of hosting cross-border classics and cementing the battle's legacy as a pivotal, if divisive, chapter in the league's history.
- Hollohan's decision to put his chain on the line was widely respected as a courageous and honorable move.
- Many fans praised the high-quality production and cinematic intros, citing them as superior to other leagues at the time.
- The Saurus's line referencing the Kid Twist battle was frequently highlighted as a powerful and well-executed angle.
- Viewers on both sides acknowledged the battle as a classic and a significant moment in KOTD's growth.
- Hollohan's 'beekeeper' line was consistently mentioned as a creative and memorable punchline.
- The judges' decision remains the biggest point of contention, with a large number of fans adamant that Hollohan was robbed.
- Several comments pointed out that some of Hollohan's material was very similar to lines used by his affiliate, Pat Stay.
- Some viewers felt Hollohan's performance wasn't his strongest, noting he seemed to lose momentum in the third round.
- A portion of the audience found some of Hollohan's personal attacks, particularly those aimed at The Saurus's family, to be excessive.
- A few fans noted issues with The Saurus's breath control during his rounds.
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