PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Tappenahomma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes into the arena with Trap Ball blaring out of the sound system. Tappenahomma has chosen Tatanka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Templeton
vs
Tappenahomma

175 cm
37
170 lbs
40 - 13 - 2

180 cm
29
181 lbs
21 - 6 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Bullet Proof System

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chief Tappenahomma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappenahomma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a one-two to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook
and Tappenahomma counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Tappenahomma 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 swings widly with a right hand
and Tappenahomma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tappenahomma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tappenahomma connects with a nice looking jab.
Templeton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range nicely.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tappenahomma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Templeton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Templeton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappenahomma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Tappenahomma's body.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Tappenahomma moves away and avoids it.
Templeton misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma strikes.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton scores with a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tappenahomma motions for Templeton to come forward. Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Templeton.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Templeton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tappenahomma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma wants to counter with a clinch but Templeton pushes him away.
Nice uppercut there from Tappenahomma.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
Templeton takes one to the side of the head.
Tappenahomma lands a lovely overhand right.
Tappenahomma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Tappenahomma tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tappenahomma. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappenahomma misses with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Tappenahomma tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
Tappenahomma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templeton.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tappenahomma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Tappenahomma.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tappenahomma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma checks a leg kick nicely.
Templeton slips a straight right by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappenahomma manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton feints and then cracks Tappenahomma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tappenahomma down.
Tappenahomma looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
As Tappenahomma looks to move away, Templeton throws a big counter combo but Tappenahomma just gets out of the way.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tappenahomma at a distance.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tappenahomma.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
Templeton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tappenahomma throws out the jab.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Tappenahomma.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot that sends Templeton's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton jabs Tappenahomma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma cracks a nice hook into Templeton's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma dominated that round.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Templeton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tappenahomma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tappenahomma moves away.
Templeton lands with a shot to the body.
Tappenahomma slips a jab from Templeton.
Tappenahomma blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a body punch but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
Templeton misses with a hook. Tappenahomma ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton throws the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.

Tappenahomma has managed to clinch.
Templeton is trying to pull guard but Tappenahomma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tappenahomma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tappenahomma tries to land knees in the clinch but Templeton avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tappenahomma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow.
Tappenahomma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Templeton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a head punch that misses.
Tappenahomma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tappenahomma controls his hands.
A short right from Tappenahomma on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma scores a nice knee to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with some punches.
Templeton blocks the elbow strike.
Tappenahomma misses with a knee strike.
Templeton lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Tappenahomma throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Tappenahomma avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Tappenahomma tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Tappenahomma back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tappenahomma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tappenahomma lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Templeton.
Templeton takes an elbow to the temple.
Templeton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Tappenahomma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Tappenahomma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.

Templeton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tappenahomma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templeton takes a step back to recover.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappenahomma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tappenahomma.
Chief Tappenahomma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tappenahomma misses with a left hand
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton moves out of range as Tappenahomma throws a body kick.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tappenahomma - that will leave a mark!
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Tappenahomma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tappenahomma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice hook to Tappenahomma's body. Tappenahomma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Tappenahomma does it's job there.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Templeton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tappenahomma scores with a leg kick.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Tappenahomma looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Tappenahomma staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tappenahomma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma connects with a body shot.
Tappenahomma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton throws a low kick but Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Tappenahomma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappenahomma connects with the punch.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton misses with a shot to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tappenahomma connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Templeton with a body shot.
Tappenahomma avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma avoids a kick to the body.
Tappenahomma misses the shot to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Tappenahomma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tappenahomma misses with an uppercut.
Tappenahomma throws an off balance right hand
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton thumps Tappenahomma with a low kick.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Templeton lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but Tappenahomma moved out of range.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma moves his leg out of the way.
Tappenahomma throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a jab.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton backing away here, and Tappenahomma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tappenahomma looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Tappenahomma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Templeton misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tappenahomma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab. Templeton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tappenahomma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Tappenahomma's head but Tappenahomma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tappenahomma throws a lazy body kick
and Templeton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tappenahomma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Tappenahomma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tappenahomma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Templeton misses its target.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Tappenahomma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma really dominated 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 the left hand but Tappenahomma avoids the punch easily.
Tappenahomma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templeton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
Tappenahomma fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Tappenahomma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Templeton has time to react.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Tappenahomma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tappenahomma tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton scores with a shot to the body.
Templeton staying out of range there.
Templeton half committed to a counter leg kick.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappenahomma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Tappenahomma's knee but Tappenahomma avoids it well.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
Tappenahomma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but Tappenahomma moved away.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Tappenahomma moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Tappenahomma.
Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tappenahomma counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
Templeton misses with a jab to the body
and Tappenahomma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templeton, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappenahomma slips under a jab from Templeton.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Tappenahomma checks it.
Tappenahomma tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tappenahomma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton takes one on the button.
Tappenahomma tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
Tappenahomma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Tappenahomma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crunch! Tappenahomma slams his shin into Templeton's torso.
Templeton is looking to chop away at Tappenahomma's legs.
Tappenahomma tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma 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.
Tappenahomma takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
It seemed like Tappenahomma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tappenahomma moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
A little jabbing left from Tappenahomma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. Tappenahomma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tappenahomma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tappenahomma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tappenahomma takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tappenahomma.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tappenahomma.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tappenahomma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Templeton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tappenahomma tries to counter with a clinch but Templeton shakes him off and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton takes a swing at Tappenahomma's ribcage but misses.
Tappenahomma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Tappenahomma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tappenahomma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Tappenahomma is out of range.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Tappenahomma slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Tappenahomma dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Templeton punishes Tappenahomma's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick by Templeton misses
and Tappenahomma counters with a body kick that stops Templeton in his tracks momentarily.
A big left from Tappenahomma misses.
Templeton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tappenahomma avoids it.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Tappenahomma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Tappenahomma throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tappenahomma thinking.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Templeton misses with a right hand
enabling Tappenahomma to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Tappenahomma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tappenahomma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tappenahomma thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton swings for the body but Tappenahomma moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tappenahomma.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
A good leg kick by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tappenahomma punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton digs a good hook to Tappenahomma's body.
Tappenahomma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappenahomma was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappenahomma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tappenahomma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappenahomma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tappenahomma misses with a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a solid body kick.
Templeton blocks a leg kick.
Tappenahomma throws a body kick that misses.
Tappenahomma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tappenahomma is just out of range.
Tappenahomma avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton jabs at Tappenahomma's body.
Templeton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tappenahomma.
Tappenahomma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tappenahomma, right into the meat.
Tappenahomma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Tappenahomma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Tappenahomma scores with a jab to the head.
Tappenahomma lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Tappenahomma.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Tappenahomma.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
Templeton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tappenahomma counters with a straight right hand.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tappenahomma throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Tappenahomma. That snapped Templeton's head back.
Tappenahomma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Tappenahomma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Templeton lands but Tappenahomma takes it in his stride.

It looks like Chief Tappenahomma has been cut.
Templeton throws a push kick but Tappenahomma slaps the foot to one side.
Tappenahomma scores with a nice right hand.
Tappenahomma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tappenahomma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tappenahomma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tappenahomma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Templetons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Tappenahomma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tappenahomma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Tappenahomma!
After winning the bout, Chief Tappenahomma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.