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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes into the arena with Trap Ball blaring out of the sound system. Clam Digger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Rott. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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177 cm
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
37 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Clam Digger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templeton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Templeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Clam Digger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Templeton.
Both fighters circling a little - Clam Digger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Templeton throws a hook but Clam Digger avoids it easily. Templeton scores with a kick to the midsection. Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clam Digger was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton. Templeton slips a straight right by Clam Digger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clam Digger. Templeton lands with a straight right. Clam Digger didn't see that one coming. Clam Digger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Templeton throws an overhand right that lands on Clam Digger's shoulder, as Clam Digger tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Templeton thumps Clam Digger with a low kick. Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away. It seemed like Clam Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clam Digger tries to score with a low kick but Templeton moves his leg out of the way. Clam Digger walks into a straight right hand from Templeton. Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Clam Digger counters with an outside leg kick.
Clam Digger throws a hook to the side of Templeton's head but Templeton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Templeton swings for the body but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Clam Digger lands the left hand. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clam Digger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clam Digger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Templeton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Templeton. Templeton has Clam Digger up against the cage in a clinch.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clam Digger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lands a body punch in the clinch. Clam Digger struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Clam Digger lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton prevents a body shot from Clam Digger. Come on Clam Digger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Clam Digger. Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch. Clam Digger looking to stall.
Clam Digger has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton controlling the action here for a moment.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it. Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
Clam Digger tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Clam Digger controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
Clam Digger looking to slow down the pace here. Clam Digger misses with the head strike.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch. Clam Digger lands a body punch. Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clam Digger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Clam Digger stalling in the clinch but Templeton improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Clam Digger. Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clam Digger tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton. Clam Digger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Templeton lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Templeton scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stalling in the clinch from Clam Digger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrance Clam Digger will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Clam Digger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clam Digger. The fighters circling - Clam Digger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Clam Digger counters with an inside leg kick. Templeton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Templeton misses with an uppercut
and Clam Digger counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Templeton.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely. Terrance Clam Digger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Clam Digger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've been informed that Clam Digger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Templeton blocks the body kick.
Clam Digger misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clam Digger at a distance.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clam Digger throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Templeton misses its target. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clam Digger checks a leg kick. Clam Digger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Clam Digger.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away. Templeton misses with a hook to the body
and Templeton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Templeton lands a glancing blow to the side of Clam Digger's head. Templeton thuds his right hand into Clam Digger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Clam Digger scores with a nice strike. A jab from Templeton does it's job there. Templeton blocks a low kick nicely. As Clam Digger backs away, Templeton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Templeton lands a body shot.
Clam Digger lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Clam Digger moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab. Templeton tries to land a front kick but Clam Digger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Templeton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clam Digger's hands. Clam Digger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Templeton.
Clam Digger looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming. Clam Digger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Clam Digger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Templeton lands a jab to the head.
Templeton gets off balance looking for a body kick and Clam Digger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Clam Digger throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it. Templeton lands a jab. Templeton lands an overhand right. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Templeton!
Clam Digger moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Clam Digger dodges the punch combination from Templeton.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Templeton connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clam Digger misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely. Clam Digger throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a solid body kick. Templeton misses with a straight right. A low kick from Clam Digger misses and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Clam Digger throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Clam Digger only half commits. Templeton looks to throw a body kick and Clam Digger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Clam Digger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Lance Templeton will probably get the nod. 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.
Templeton tests Clam Digger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Clam Digger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clam Digger moves out of range of the body kick. Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Clam Digger counters with a lovely straight right hand! Templeton getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Clam Digger dodges the punch combination from Templeton.
Clam Digger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Clam Digger misses the target. Templeton throws out a loose jab but Clam Digger uses good head movement to avoid it. Templeton throws an overhand right that lands on Clam Digger's shoulder, as Clam Digger tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Templeton takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses. Nice body kick from Clam Digger. Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Templeton slips under a jab. Templeton blocks a jab. Clam Digger lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Clam Digger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Templeton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clam Digger. Clam Digger circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Templeton dips to his left and cracks Clam Digger with an uppercut! Templeton throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Clam Digger to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
Templeton lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clam Digger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Templeton misses and Clam Digger counters with a slapping leg kick. Templeton misses with a hook. Clam Digger ducked under it nicely. Clam Digger lands the left hand. Templeton throws out a loose jab but Clam Digger uses good head movement to avoid it. Clam Digger throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem. Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton checks a low kick from Clam Digger. Templeton lands with a cross. Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Clam Digger thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Templeton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes. Templeton throws a body kick that misses. Templeton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot. Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clam Digger counters with a nice kick to the body. Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
Clam Digger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Templeton counters with a three punch combo that has Clam Digger backing up. Clam Digger nods at Templeton to acknowledge the strikes. Clam Digger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Templeton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Templeton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clam Digger finds it's way round the side to connect with Templeton's head. Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Clam Digger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Templeton misses with a body kick. Templeton throws a body kick that misses. Clam Digger throws a big counter head kick but Templeton avoids it with no problem. Clam Digger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Templeton counters with a nice body kick. Templeton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Templeton throws a head kick that misses and Clam Digger counters with a left to the body. Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Clam Digger misses with a hook. A nice inside leg kick there by Clam Digger. That's going to slow Templeton down. Clam Digger misses with a takedown attempt - Templeton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lance Templeton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Templeton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. An inside leg kick lands from Clam Digger. Clam Digger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Clam Digger throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Clam Digger swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clam Digger moves away. Clam Digger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
Clam Digger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Clam Digger. Clam Digger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Clam Digger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Templeton misses with a body shot.
Clam Digger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Templeton throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clam Digger! But no joy. Templeton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clam Digger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Templeton scrambles back to his feet. Templeton scores with a jab to the body. Clam Digger shoots in for a takedown but Templeton shows good takedown defense. Danga de danga de dang - Templeton scores with a four punch combination! Templeton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clam Digger's calf. Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked and Clam Digger counters with a nice uppercut. Good standup being displayed there by Templeton as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Templeton clobbers Clam Digger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Clam Digger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Clam Digger misses with a left hand and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Clam Digger walks into a left hand. Templeton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clam Digger paws at him with a jab and circles away. Clam Digger misses with a leg kick. Clam Digger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Templeton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clam Digger. Clam Digger moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
A head kick misses from Templeton. And Clam Digger responds with a good body kick, but Templeton manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Templeton slips a jab and a cross from Clam Digger.
Templeton tries to land a body kick and Clam Digger counters with a nice uppercut. Clam Digger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A lazy body kick from Clam Digger and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Clam Digger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Templeton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clam Digger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clam Digger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Templeton connects with a leg kick. Clam Digger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger takes a shot right to the bread basket. The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Clam Digger stalls. Clam Digger struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Clam Digger uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Clam Digger fails to land. Clam Digger throws a head punch that misses. Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton had his way with Terrance Clam Digger in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Templeton with a jab. Clam Digger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Templeton scores with a decent looking hook. Templeton tries to clinch but fails miserably and Clam Digger counters with a left to the body. Templeton misses with a lunging right hand
and Clam Digger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Templeton throws a body kick that misses. Clam Digger throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it. Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Clam Digger manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Clam Digger moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing. Clam Digger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Clam Digger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clam Digger misses with a jab to the body
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand. Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Templeton misses the body punch and Clam Digger counters with a lovely straight right hand! Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Clam Digger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Templeton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Templeton misses with a body kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Clam Digger. Templeton shrugs it off though. Templeton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton throws a push kick but Clam Digger slaps the foot to one side. Clam Digger looks like he wants to counter punch here. Clam Digger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Clam Digger lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily. Clam Digger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clam Digger avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Clam Digger catches Templeton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Templeton throws a sloppy body shot
and Clam Digger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Clam Digger throws a body kick that misses letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Templeton misses with a wild body shot. Clam Digger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Clam Digger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Templeton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Clam Digger gets off balance looking for a body kick and Clam Digger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Templeton closes the distance and lands a one-two. Templeton misses with an uppercut
and Clam Digger counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily. Clam Digger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Clam Digger scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clam Digger checks a low kick from Templeton. Clam Digger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Clam Digger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Clam Digger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Clam Digger scores with a jab to the jaw. Templeton tries to clinch there but Clam Digger circles away.
A jab from Clam Digger misses. Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lance Templeton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Templeton throws a lazy head kick and Clam Digger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Templeton drops his hands momentarily and Clam Digger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Terrance Clam Digger. I think Templeton 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Templeton! Lance Templeton retains his lightweight title! Post fight, Lance Templeton took to the microphone: 'i got this fight shit from my daddy, blame my dad'.
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