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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xoleap Kawate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamce Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Too Drunk To F@ck! - Dead Kennedys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
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228 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xoleap Kawate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamce Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawate shoots in looking for a takedown. Templeton tries to sprawl out of it but Kawate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Templeton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Kawate.
Kawate looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Kawate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawate wants to clinch up but Templeton keeps it at a distance.
Kawate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kawate fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xoleap Kawate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawate.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawate is defended easily by Templeton.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templeton.
Templeton stuns Kawate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawate throws a head kick that misses
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a hook.
Templeton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawate's sensitive parts.
Templeton cracks Kawate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton throws a body punch but Kawate moves out of range.
Templeton has Kawate up against the cage in a clinch.
Kawate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Templeton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kawate.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Templeton.
Kawate is breathing heavily.
Templeton avoiding damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kawate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawate tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templeton.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Kawate controls the action.
Templeton pushes Kawate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kawate being controlled against the cage.
Templeton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kawate. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Templeton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Templeton.
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kawate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xoleap Kawate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Templeton.
Templeton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kawate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Templeton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawate throws a big elbow that misses.
Templeton has control of Kawate's left arm, preventing Kawate from doing any damage.
Templeton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawate manages to get himself to full guard.
Templeton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lamce Templeton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kawate throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Templeton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kawate takes a step back to recover.
Templeton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawate.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Templeton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown by Kawate or perhaps it was just good defense by Templeton which made him look bad.
Templeton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton digs a good hook to Kawate's body.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kawate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Templeton feints and then cracks Kawate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawate down.
Kawate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Templeton scores with a spinning back kick!
Kawate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Templeton coming out on top.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Templeton connects with a body shot.
Lamce Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Templeton.
Nice takedown defense from Templeton. No joy for Kawate on that attempt.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Templeton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.
Kawate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawate's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton scores with a one two! Kawate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kawate with a poor takedown
and Templeton counters with a good low kick that Kawate was not able to check.
Templeton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Templeton scores with a body shot.
A jab from Templeton finds it's way through Kawate's defenses.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawate at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Templeton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawate doesn't seem phased though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Templeton throws a head kick that half lands.
Kawate tries for a takedown but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kawate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Kawate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Templeton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kawate had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawate.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Templeton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kawate walks into a stiff left hand from Templeton.
Kawate throws a body kick that misses
and Templeton counters with a leg kick.
Templeton scores with a kick to the body.
Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Templeton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Templeton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawate.
Templeton struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Kawate crashes against the mat.
Templeton taking a bit of punishment here - Kawate scoring with strikes.
Kawate lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Templeton down.
It looks like Lamce Templeton has been cut.
Kawate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Templeton to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton parries the strikes from Kawate easily there. Kawate is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Templeton to escape.
Templeton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kawate wants to free his trapped foot but Templeton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Templeton is pressing down on Kawate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kawate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawate is one step ahead there.
Kawate stands up over Templeton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kawate distracts Templeton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kawate won't allow Templeton to sweep him here.
Templeton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawate works over Templeton with some ground and pound from guard.
Templeton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kawate!
Kawate is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Templeton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Templeton prevents Kawate from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton wants to control the pace but Kawate is squirming around nicely.
Xoleap Kawate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamce 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lamce Templeton!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Lamce Templeton!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Lamce Templeton!
Lamce Templeton wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Lamce Templeton stared into the camera and said 'I'm going to Mickey D's for a mother fucking cheeseburger!!!!!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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