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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Templeton has chosen Babylon Zoo - Spaceman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lance Templeton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oswaldo Sanchez's chin.
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179 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
34 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Templeton.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez lands with a slapping head kick.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Templeton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Sanchez is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Templeton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Templeton slips a jab from Sanchez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Templeton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanchez.
Templeton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Templeton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Templeton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Templeton feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Templeton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Templeton. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez motions for Templeton to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez scores with a jab.
Sanchez thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Templeton sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Templeton.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Templeton is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Templeton. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Templeton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez motions for Templeton to come forward. Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Templeton throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Templeton throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Sanchez thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templeton.
Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Templeton's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Templeton.
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Templeton dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Sanchez misses
and Templeton counters with a nice body kick.
Templeton jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton connects with the punch.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Templeton throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oswaldo Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Templeton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sanchez's knee momentarily.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Templeton cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Templeton misses with a right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lance Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Templeton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Templeton shows good takedown defense.
Templeton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Templeton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templeton delivers a nice body kick.
Templeton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Templeton
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton jabs at Sanchez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Templeton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Templeton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Templeton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Templeton needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Templeton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanchez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templeton counters with a body kick that stops Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton counters with a leg kick.
Templeton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Templeton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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 inside leg kick there by Templeton. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Templeton jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanchez can pounce on him.
Templeton scores with a nice body kick.
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Templeton checks it.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Templeton stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanchez takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
Templeton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Templeton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Templeton throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Templeton only half commits.
Templeton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanchez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton throws a shot to the body.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Templeton - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Templeton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Templeton lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Templeton.
Sanchez's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Templeton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Templeton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Templeton thuds his shin into the meat of Sanchez's side.
Sanchez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanchez tries to get into range but Templeton steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sanchez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Templeton scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Templeton!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Templeton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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