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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes to the cage accompanied by Trap Ball. Jack Hoffman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lance Templeton's chin.
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Templeton swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Hoffman finds it's target.
Templeton avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
Templeton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoffman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoffman.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templeton avoids the head kick by Hoffman.
And Templeton counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton slips a straight right by Hoffman.
And Templeton counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Templeton lands a body shot.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
Hoffman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Templeton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
Hoffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Templeton. Templeton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
Templeton walks into a stiff left hand from Hoffman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a lazy head kick
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton jabs Hoffman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoffman tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoffman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Hoffman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffman throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Templeton's head but Templeton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Templeton counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Templeton moves out of range as Hoffman throws a body kick.
Hoffman checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman lands with a good body shot.
Hoffman misses with a jab to the body
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Templeton lands.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoffman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton lands a high kick!
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton scores with a hook.
Hoffman throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman takes one to the chin there.
Hoffman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Templeton scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton lands a jab to Hoffman's midsection.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Templeton doesn't seem bothered though.
Templeton throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 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 walks into a stiff left hand from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to keep at a distance but Templeton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Templeton tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templeton.
Templeton prevents Hoffman from breaking the clinch.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling him.
Templeton digs a right hand underneath Hoffman's ribcage. Hoffman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoffman is trying to break the clinch but Templeton is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Templeton moves out of range.
Hoffman throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffman misses the target.
Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton clinches up against the cage.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoffman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffmans head.
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoffman's efforts to push away.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
Hoffman is trying to maintain a safe position but Templeton gets an underhook and turns Hoffman into the cage.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templeton.
A head punch on the inside from Hoffman fails to land.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoffman's efforts to push away.
Hoffman tries to break free but Templeton pushes him back against the cage.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.
Hoffman struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Hoffman digs a right hand into Templeton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Templeton's gas tank.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton misses with a lunging right hand
and Templeton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman blocks a jab.
Hoffman flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.
Hoffman misses the body punch
and Hoffman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Hoffman throws a chopping leg kick but Templeton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoffman thuds his right hand into Templeton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoffman misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton darts in trying to clinch
and Hoffman counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Templeton lands with a kick to the temple. Hoffman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Templeton takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Hoffman lands.
Templeton rushes Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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 time! Back to the action!
Templeton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
And Templeton counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Templeton takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Hoffman tried to score with a low kick but Templeton checks it.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Templeton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
Templeton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoffman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Templeton.
Templeton clinches up with Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Templeton keeps control of Hoffman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoffman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman connects with a body shot that sends Templeton's belly button to the back.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templeton throws a lazy body kick
and Hoffman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Templeton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hoffman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoffman lands a jab to Templeton's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses.
Hoffman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton wants to clinch
and Hoffman counters with a nice body shot.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends Hoffman's belly button to the back.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Templeton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
Hoffman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Hoffman tries to land a body kick
and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Templeton scores with a leg kick.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoffman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Templeton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoffman has time to react.
A head kick by Hoffman misses
and Templeton counters with a body kick.
Hoffman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton lands with a straight right. Hoffman didn't see that one coming.
Hoffman throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to land a body kick
and Templeton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoffman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoffman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton clearly takes that round.
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 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoffman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Templeton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Templeton.
Templeton slips a jab from Hoffman.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Templeton finds it's target.
Hoffman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Templeton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Hoffman misses with a combination
and Templeton counters with a nice body kick.
Hoffman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Hoffman's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Templeton blocks the leg kick.
Hoffman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoffman tries to move into range but Templeton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hoffman tries to get set, Templeton tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoffman manages to avoid the attempt.
Templeton blocks a leg kick.
Hoffman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoffman connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoffman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a big head kick that sends Hoffman tumbling to the mat! Templeton takes a step backwards and waves Hoffman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoffman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton rushes Hoffman and presses him up against the cage.
Hoffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him?
Hoffman working hard to break the clinch.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoffman can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Hoffman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoffman fails to land.
Hoffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
Hoffman seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton tries to work over Hoffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templeton tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike.
Templeton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lance Templeton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoffman wants to get back to striking at distance but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Hoffman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Templeton.
Hoffman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Hoffman avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoffman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Templeton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoffman scrambles back to his feet.
Hoffman scores with a leg kick.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Templeton takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoffman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Templeton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoffman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton cracks Hoffman with a good jab.
A jab from Templeton misses.
Templeton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Templeton fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hoffman, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Templeton had his way with Jack Hoffman in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Templeton.
Hoffman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Templeton connects with a crisp jab.
Hoffman lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoffman, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hoffman lands with a good body shot.
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Templeton counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hoffman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templeton connects with a crisp jab.
Hoffman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Hoffman throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoffman's head.
Hoffman gets tackled into the cage by Templeton. Templeton maintains the clinch.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Hoffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoffman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike.
Templeton misses with the head strike.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoffman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoffman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Hoffman misses
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoffman thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templeton.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Hoffman connects with a crisp jab.
Hoffman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Templeton. Hoffman shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoffman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoffman cracks Templeton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Templeton checks a low kick from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Templeton scores with a nice head shot.
Hoffman misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton walks into a jab.
Hoffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Templeton!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton blocks a leg kick.
Hoffman throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Templeton lands.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Templeton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman throws a combination. Templeton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lance Templeton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lance Templeton.
Well Templeton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lance Templeton gave a big smile as he said 'swag'.
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