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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Storm. Templeton has chosen Trap Ball as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juji Gatame has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 lbs
29 - 12 - 1 |
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174 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Templeton misses.
Gatame connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Gatame takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
Templeton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gatame.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Gatame.
Gatame moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Gatame is out of range.
Templeton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gatame scores with the left hand. Templeton knows he should have avoided that one.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Gatame looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gatame shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatame wants to pass to mount but Templeton is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Gatame there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame throwing shots but Templeton is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatame working over Templeton with some ground and pound. Templeton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gatame seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gatame is taking a breather. Templeton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Templeton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gatame.
Templeton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gatame.
Gatame will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Templeton keeping full guard, as Gatame tries to pass.
Gatame postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gatame is in close to Templeton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Templeton is trying to control the position but Gatame postures up.
Gatame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatame looking to pass the guard.
Gatame postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gatame wants to control from the top but Templeton keeps moving.
Gatame is looking to work some ground and pound but Templeton has wrist control.
Gatame wants to pass the guard but Templeton is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a right hand that Templeton ducks under and follows up with a left that Templeton also avoids with ease.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Gatame.
Templeton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gatame, pushing him back against the cage.
Templeton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatame wants to break free but Templeton has control.
Gatame misses with some punches.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame misses with the head strike.
Gatame lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Templeton.
Gatame tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Gatame lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gatame breaks from the clinch.
Templeton slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatame, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a push kick but Gatame slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gatame thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Gatame shoots in and bounces Templeton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Templeton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gatame keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Templeton's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Templeton holds on and takes a little breather.
Gatame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Templeton is keeping the position for now.
Gatame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juji Gatame dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Templeton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gatame scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatame looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gatame fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gatame's efforts to push away.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatame lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templeton.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton keeps control of Gatame as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Gatame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
Gatame prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Gatame controls the action.
A short uppercut from Templeton.
Gatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gatame throws a head punch that misses.
Gatame throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juji Gatame is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Gatame closes the distance and clinches up with Templeton, looking for a takedown. Gatame pushes Templeton against the cage but Templeton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gatame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templeton can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gatame connects with a looping right hand.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatame.
Gatame takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gatame scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gatame looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gatame.
Gatame shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Templeton but Templeton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gatame throws a combination that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Templeton slips a straight right by Gatame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Gatame saw that one coming.
That kick from Gatame tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gatame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Templeton back to the cage. Gatame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Templeton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatame to score with a decent uppercut.
Gatame throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gatame on the side of the head.
Templeton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gatame throws a body shot but no joy.
Gatame drives through with a takedown into Templeton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gatame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Templeton passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatame tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Templeton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Templeton wants to control the pace but Gatame is squirming around nicely.
Gatame is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
Gatame is looking to wear down Templeton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gatame.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
Gatame misses with a hook.
Templeton moves out of range as Gatame strikes.
Templeton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gatame scores with a hook to the body. Templeton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gatame misses the target.
Gatame fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
Gatame throws a series of punches but Templeton moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templeton! But no joy.
Templeton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gatame seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Templeton can turn it around.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Gatame.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Gatame fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatame tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juji Gatame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Gatame avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Gatame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Gatame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Gatame is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatame tries to pull guard but Templeton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatame controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Gatame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gatame misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatame jumps guard but Templeton stands there with Gatame around his waist. Gatame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gatame is trying to pull guard but Templeton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Templeton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Gatame swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance Templeton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Gatame controls the action.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Gatame avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is trying to force a seperation but Templeton has the dominant position.
Templeton misses with the head strike.
Gatame swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gatame scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
Gatame wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Templeton digs a right hand underneath Gatame's ribcage. Gatame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gatame is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Gatame scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gatame.
Templeton lands a right hand.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Templeton stops a takedown attempt from Gatame.
Templeton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gatame backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gatame as the two fighters clinch.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gatame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton tries a body shot but Gatame blocks it.
Templeton lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templeton.
Gatame pushes Templeton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Gatame can't break the clinch.
Gatame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gatame tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Templeton.
Templeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gatame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Templeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Templeton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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