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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gatame might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Storm. Player has chosen Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatame thuds his right hand into Player's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Player misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gatame, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Player.
Gatame throws a head kick that misses.
Gatame misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Gatame blocks the low kick.
Gatame sizes up Player with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Player throws a right hand that misses
so Gatame counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
Player is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatame missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Player is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Player lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player chips away with some ground and pound.
Gatame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Player wants to control from the top but Gatame keeps moving.
Player avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gatame throws his legs up looking for a submission but Player uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gatame tries to improve position but can't.
Player wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gatame keeps working.
Player lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gatame is trying to work for a sweep but Player has mounted him!
Player working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gatame is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Player controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player with the ground and pound from mount.
Gatame is working to get back to half guard.
Player landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gatame is trying desperately to improve position.
Player is landing with some decent strikes but Gatame is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gatame is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player landing strikes from the mount and Gatame is in trouble!
Player raining down shots from the mount!
Player lands a heavy elbow.
Player looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gatame regains half guard.
Player prevents Gatame from improving his position.
Gatame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Player working over Gatame with some ground and pound. Gatame looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatame wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Player will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Player needs to keep his hands up - Gatame had a free shot at his head there.
Player ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Player chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatame with a hook.
Player is looking to clinch.
Player doesn't manage to clinch there - Gatame circles away.
Gatame dives in and grabs Player's left leg, looking for a takedown. Player pushes down on Gatame's head and hops out.
Gatame sets himself, and Player steps forward looking for the clinch! Gatame avoids it this time.
Player looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Gatame looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Player keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Gatame slams his shin into Player's torso.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Gatame blocks the leg kick.
Player tries a low kick but Gatame avoids it.
Player moves away from the strike by Gatame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame lunges at Player with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Player's hand.
A swing and a miss from Player.
Player is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gatame.
Player takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatame throws a series of punches but Player avoids them all with ease.
Player throws a head kick but Gatame moves out of range.
Gatame feinted with a counter takedown.
Player has closed the distance and engaged Gatame in a clinch.
Good body shot from Gatame.
Gatame is trying to drag Player to the mat but Player just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gatame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatame throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatame.
Gatame is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gatame goes for a takedown attempt but Player pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Player is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatame gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Player pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Player misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Gatame.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gary Player is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatame connects with a leg kick. Player looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gatame to the floor! Player dives in looking for the finish!
Gatame is rocked!
Player lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Gatame is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Player is nestled in close to Gatame, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gatame is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Player controlling the action here.
Gatame is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Player in particular looking to stall.
Gatame seems to have got his legs back now.
Gatame is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Player's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Player's back!
Player is trying to break free.
Gatame avoiding Player 's attempts to control his hands.
Gatame trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player trying to control the hands but Gatame breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Player right now.
Gatame lands shots from the back.
Gatame keeps control of the position as Player tries to break free.
Player covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Player trying to control but not successfully.
Gatame landing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juji Gatame will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gatame throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Player's head.
Gatame connects with a crisp jab.
Gatame misses with a two punch combination.
Gatame jabs at Player's body.
Nice defenses there by Gatame.
Gatame half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gatame moves out of range of the strikes.
Player wants to clinch.
Player tries to close the distance and clinch but Gatame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Player bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gatame's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame wants to slow Player down by chopping away at his legs.
Player lands with a nice body kick.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Player tries to move into range but Gatame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Player.
Gatame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatame drops down looking for a counter takedown but Player sprawls and moves away.
Gatame lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gatame.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gatame throws a sloppy head kick and Player moves out of range easily.
Player throws a looping overhand right but Gatame ducks down to avoid it.
Player scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick.
Gatame drops down looking for a counter takedown but Player sprawls and moves away.
Player throws a low kick but Gatame moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gatame.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Gatame walks into a stiff left hand from Player.
Gatame lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Gatame catches Player right on the button with a cross.
Gatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Player wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Player lands.
Gatame lands a lovely overhand right.
Player takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Player.
Player shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gatame bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Player moves away from the strike by Gatame.
Good work by Player as he checks the leg kick.
Gatame lands a leg kick that knocks Player off balance momentarily.
Gatame looks to land a combination. Player sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Player steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Player is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Player.
Gatame appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Player.
Player on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Player connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Player takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Player thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Player looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Player takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Player thumps Gatame with a low kick.
Player misses with a low kick as Gatame jumps back.
Gatame swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gatame scores with a leg kick.
Player throws a head kick but Gatame moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Gatame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Player.
Player tries to clinch up.
Player throws a series of punches but Gatame avoids them all with ease.
Player lands a leg kick that knocks Gatame off balance momentarily.
Gatame looks to land a body kick but Player moved away.
Gatame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Player misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Gatame with that takedown attempt.
Gatame scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gatame misses with a few strikes there.
Gatame on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Player. Player obviously looking to wear him down.
Gatame lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juji Gatame did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Player avoids the body shot from Gatame.
Gatame sets himself, and Player steps forward looking for the clinch! Gatame avoids it this time.
Player steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gatame.
Player misses with a hook.
Player gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gatame to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gatame tries to free his leg and advance position but Player is retaining full guard.
Player looking for a sweep. Not yet Player, not yet.
Gatame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player seems keen to control Gatame's posture.
Gatame works over Player with some ground and pound from guard.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame is working Player over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Player is trying to control the position but Gatame postures up.
Player has Gatame pulled in close to control his posture.
Player controls Gatame momentarily but Gatame frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatame tests Player's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Player's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Player.
The fighters circling - Player throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gatame lands an overhand right.
Player closes the distance and clinches.
Gatame goes for a takedown in the clinch but Player prevents it.
Player prevents a body shot from Gatame.
Gatame misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gatame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gatame blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Player misses with the head strike.
Player misses with some punches.
Player lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
Gatame tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gatame makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gatame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame looking for a takedown.
Gatame has hold of one of Player's legs. Player is fighting the takedown attempt but Gatame gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Player is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Player wants to take a breather but Gatame is having none of it.
Gatame is looking for a sweep. Player is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Player is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Player looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player prevents Gatame from improving his position.
Player trying to control the action but Gatame is working from the bottom.
Gatame is pressing down on Player's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Player looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Player preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame had his way with Gary Player in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Player misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatame thumps Player with a low kick.
Gatame checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gatame dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Player. That did some damage!
Player throws the left hand but Gatame avoids the punch easily.
Player fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatame takes a swing at Player's ribcage but misses.
Gatame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatame avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Player wants to land a leg kick but Gatame is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Player throws a body shot but no joy.
Player stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatame.
Player tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throws a wild body kick that Player sees coming a mile off.
Gatame sets himself, and Player steps forward looking for the clinch! Gatame avoids it this time.
Gatame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Player's calf.
Player takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Player cracks Gatame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gatame connects with a right hand. Player shakes it off.
Player throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gatame.
A head kick misses from Player.
Gatame listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gatame bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gatame blocks a leg kick.
Player throws a head kick that misses
and Gatame counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Player wants to sweep but no luck.
Player is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player working a defensive guard here.
Player controlling the position.
Player keeping full guard, as Gatame tries to pass.
Player wants to sweep here but Gatame controlling him for the moment.
Gatame forces his way into half guard.
Player blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to control but Gatame is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gatame wants to take a breather but Player is having none of it.
Gatame lands strikes from half guard.
Player trying to control from the bottom.
Player wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gatame bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Player moves in looking to clinch but Gatame pushes him off.
Player has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gatame lunges at Player with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Player's hand.
A jab from Gatame finds it's way through Player's defenses.
Gatame checks a low kick from Player.
Player has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gatame manages to break the clinch.
Gatame misses with a jab to the body
and Player counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gatame misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Player has a couple of punches blocked by Gatame.
Gatame scores with a shot to the side of Player's head.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
Gatame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Player misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatame blocks an uppercut.
Player misses with some punches.
Gatame breaks the clinch.
Gatame misses with a wild body shot.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Player looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gatame lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juji Gatame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gatame has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juji Gatame!
An intense looking Juji Gatame took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for a good fight Gary.'.
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