Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
De Souza lands a jab to Templeton's midsection.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Souza staying out of range there.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Souza connects with an inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by De Souza.
De Souza needs to keep his hands up - Templeton had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
De Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
De Souza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Souza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza wants to clinch
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Templeton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza slips a jab from Templeton.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
De Souza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Templeton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Templeton there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Souza has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Souza fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
De Souza looks to clinch
and Templeton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Souza thinking.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
De Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Templeton throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by De Souza - just one landing.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton slips a jab from De Souza.
De Souza delivers a nice body kick.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza lands a body shot.
Templeton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Souza.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Templeton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De Souza really felt that one!
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Templeton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
De Souza wants to clinch.#T4#
Templeton misses with a body punch
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Souza's head.
A cross from De Souza lands.
De Souza digs a good body shot into Templeton's ribs.
Templeton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from De Souza tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
De Souza drives through and clinches with Templeton against the cage.
De Souza scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Souza.
Templeton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Souza.
De Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza slips a straight right by Templeton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from De Souza finds it's target.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Templeton takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
De Souza tries to clinch there but Templeton circles away.
Nice defenses there by Templeton.
De Souza misses with a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Templeton misses
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Alexsandro De Souza has been cut.
De Souza throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Templeton takes a kick to the side of the head.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
De Souza lands with a nice 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!
De Souza avoids the body shot from Templeton.
De Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton thuds a left hand into De Souza's body.
Templeton thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Templeton takes one to the chin there.
De Souza closes the distance but Templeton moves to the side
and Templeton counters with a nice body shot.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
De Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.#T3#
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Templeton if he has to take too many more of those.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Souza misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but De Souza is just out of range.
De Souza throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
De Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down. #T4##CL2#
De Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Templeton, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton wants to get back to striking at distance but De Souza won't allow it. #BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza misses with a body shot.
Templeton throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Templeton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Souza misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - De Souza coming out on top.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
De Souza scores with a jab.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Nice cross by De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
and Templeton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
A cross from De Souza lands.
Templeton lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templeton misses with a shot to the body
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by De Souza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
De Souza slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Templeton throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza works Templeton's body with a nice hook.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Souza throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton moves away from the strike by De Souza.
Templeton throws a shot to the body.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
De Souza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Templeton blocks a jab.
Templeton misses with a hook.
De Souza moves in looking to clinch but Templeton pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 loads up on a big right hand but De Souza slips the punch.
De Souza takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Souza, right into the meat.
De Souza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Templeton's hands.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
De Souza is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
De Souza cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Templeton moves out of range as De Souza throws a body kick.
Templeton misses with a looping right.
Templeton lands with a hook. De Souza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton with a jab.
Templeton staying out of range there.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a lazy uppercut
and De Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Souza takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Souza lands a nice looking kick to the body. Templeton takes a step back to recover.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templeton throws a sloppy body shot
and De Souza counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Templeton misses with a combination
and De Souza counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
De Souza flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.#T3#
Templeton scores with a sloppy right hand. De Souza should have avoided that one.
De Souza 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.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
De Souza lands with a cross.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from De Souza
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Souza throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.#T4#
De Souza throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexsandro De Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Souza lands with a nice body kick.
De Souza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Souza. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by De Souza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Souza.
Templeton lands a nice hook to De Souza's body. De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Souza manages to avoid it.#T1#
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
De Souza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Souza jabs at Templeton's body.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza misses with a kick to the body
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
Templeton misses with a right hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Templeton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Souza takes a step back to recover.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
De Souza lands a jab to the nose.
De Souza misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
De Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Templeton misses with a hook. De Souza ducked under it nicely.
De Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
De Souza connects with a jab.
Templeton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Souza's head backwards.
De Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. De Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton slips under a jab.
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
De Souza moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Souza misses with an uppercut
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Souza 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexsandro De Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 495
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Templeton thuds a left hand into De Souza's body.
De Souza 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.
De Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
That kick from De Souza tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Jab from De Souza.
Templeton lands an overhand right.
De Souza darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Templeton gets tackled into the cage by De Souza. De Souza maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
De Souza lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land.
De Souza digs a right hand into Templeton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Templeton's gas tank.
De Souza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch.
Templeton throws a good cross that connects.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
De Souza blocks a head kick by Templeton.
Templeton connects with a single shot there.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from De Souza misses.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton is looking to wear down De Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!#T2#
De Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws a low kick, looking for De Souza's leg but De Souza calmly moves out of range.
De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza jabs at Templeton's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Templeton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
De Souza 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.
De Souza misses with a hook
and Templeton counters with a nice body shot.
De Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Templeton punishes De Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Souza throws a counter combo.
Templeton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
De Souza jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Templeton lands a jab-cross combination.
De Souza lands a front kick.
Templeton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
De Souza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Templeton misses.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but De Souza moved away.
Templeton digs a good body shot into De Souza's ribs.#T4#
De Souza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Templeton misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a good, hard body kick but Templeton shrugs it off.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Templeton.
A jab from De Souza finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Templeton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Templeton throws a leg kick that misses.
De Souza throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from De Souza misses.
Templeton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton misses with a straight left.
De Souza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexsandro De Souza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton is looking to chop away at De Souza's legs.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Souza. That did some damage!
De Souza throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Souza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Templeton slips under a jab from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza misses with a looping right.
Templeton throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton throws a leg kick but De Souza moved away.
Templeton throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
Templeton misses with a lunging right hand
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
De Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Templeton's head.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. De Souza saw that one coming.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by De Souza.
Templeton misses with a leg kick
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
A left lands for De Souza.
De Souza lands a body shot. #T2#
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza with a jab.
Templeton checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Souza tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templeton to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from De Souza.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
A countering left hand to the body from De Souza misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Souza.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Templeton lands a jab-cross combination.
Templeton misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and De Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton blocks an uppercut. #T3#
De Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton has had enough of the clinch but De Souza keeps him there for the moment.
De Souza tries a body shot but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Templeton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands.
Alexsandro De Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for De Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land. #T4#
De Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton is looking to break free of the clinch but De Souza has double underhooks.
De Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Souza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Templeton tries a body shot but De Souza blocks it.
De Souza misses with some punches.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton tries to break the clinch but De Souza is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from De Souza.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Templeton wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Souza. That one must have hurt.
Templeton misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza throws a front kick that sends Templeton stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton 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.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton lands with a nice body kick.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Souza. De Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
De Souza cracks a nice hook into Templeton's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by De Souza there.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
De Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Templeton's head.
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Souza wants to slow Templeton down by chopping away at his legs.
Templeton throws out a leg kick but De Souza moves out of range and Templeton only half commits.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Souza missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton fires out a quick counter leg kick but De Souza just manages to avoid it.
Templeton moves forwards but De Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
De Souza lands a front kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton connects with a body shot that sends De Souza's belly button to the back.
De Souza swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
De Souza cracks Templeton with a good jab.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton misses with a hook to the body
and De Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from De Souza.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton misses with a hook
and De Souza counters with a leg kick.
Templeton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Souza checks it well.
Templeton misses the body punch
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton misses with a body shot. #T3#
De Souza moves out of range as Templeton strikes.
Templeton missing with a left hand there. De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templeton lands a lovely overhand right.
Templeton thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templeton throws out the jab.
De Souza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza cracks Templeton with an open hand slap.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
De Souza avoids the body shot from Templeton. #T4#
Templeton 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.
Templeton throws a chopping leg kick but De Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Souza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza with a nice cross.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Souza jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza misses with a body shot
and Templeton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Templeton avoids the body shot from De Souza.
De Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
De Souza scores with a nice strike.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza avoids it easily.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton looks to throw a body kick
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza scores with a push kick.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Souza.
De Souza digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
De Souza defending well as Templeton loads up on a big left hand.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Templeton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Souza digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
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!
De Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Souza lands an overhand right.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Templeton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Templeton.
De Souza slips a jab from Templeton.
De Souza takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Souza throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
De Souza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Templeton in his tracks.
De Souza scores with a jab to the head.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
De Souza tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
De Souza lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Templeton is rocked!
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Templeton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
De Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Templeton seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Souza. #T2#
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Souza lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Souza.
Templeton tries to break free but De Souza pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Templeton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton takes a swing at De Souza's ribcage but misses.
De Souza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.
The crowd cheers as De Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
De Souza lands a glancing blow to the side of Templeton's head.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Souza.
Templeton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Souza momentarily.
De Souza bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
De Souza misses the jab.
Templeton tried to counter with a leg kick but De Souza avoided it.
Templeton checks a low kick from De Souza.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws a poor cross that misses
and De Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Templeton in his tracks.
De Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
De Souza lands a nice looking body kick.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from De Souza misses the target.
Templeton throws the kick towards the body but De Souza avoids it.
De Souza is trying to counter with his kicks.
De Souza moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick. #T4#
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
De Souza stuns Templeton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
De Souza throws a shot to the body.
De Souza moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Souza lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
De Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Templeton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexsandro De Souza dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
De Souza misses with a low kick.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Souza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Souza throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton throws a hook but De Souza blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Templeton.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that De Souza sees coming a mile off.
Templeton misses with a few strikes there.
Templeton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Templeton misses with a straight right.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton misses with a left hand
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton works De Souza's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Souza.
De Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick
and De Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
De Souza scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
De Souza steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Templeton.
De Souza throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range.
De Souza blocks the body kick.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Souza! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as De Souza blocks the leg kick.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
De Souza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.
Templeton prevents a body shot from De Souza.
A short left from Templeton.
Nice body punch from De Souza.
Templeton wants to break free but De Souza has control.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Souza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Templeton's efforts to push away.
Templeton is trying to force a seperation but De Souza has the dominant position.
De Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton blocks a body shot from De Souza.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Souza's elbow.
Templeton is trying to break free.
De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Templeton. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templeton misses with a low kick.
Templeton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but De Souza checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton throws a body punch but De Souza moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Templeton avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but De Souza is out of range.
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Souza.
De Souza dips to his left and cracks Templeton with an uppercut!
De Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Souza sizes up Templeton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Templeton motions for De Souza to come forward. Templeton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
De Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!
De Souza lands with a cross.
Templeton swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
De Souza with a jab.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a left to the body.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Templeton misses with a two punch combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Souza moves away.
De Souza is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut there from De Souza.
Templeton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexsandro De Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Souza 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexsandro De Souza!
Alexsandro De Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Alexsandro De Souza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 491
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Templeton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown counters with a nice body kick.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Templeton connects with the punch.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown thuds his right hand into Templeton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Brown tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Templeton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown pushes Templeton away with a front kick.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Templeton seems unphased.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Brown swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Templeton.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Templeton tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Templeton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Templeton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Templeton working a defensive guard here.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Templeton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Templeton's head.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Templeton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templeton is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Templeton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Templeton!#REVB#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Templeton trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Templeton advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Templeton is out of range.
Templeton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Templeton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Templeton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
Templeton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Templeton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Templeton throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Templeton misses the shot to the body.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Templeton slips a straight right by Brown.
Templeton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton scores with a body shot.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Brown thuds his right hand into Templeton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Templeton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Brown throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Brown digs a good body shot into Templeton's ribs.
Brown throws a body punch but Templeton moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Templeton. Those never looked like landing.
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Templeton throws a good cross that connects.
Brown lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templeton throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Templeton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lance Templeton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templeton! But no joy.
Donk. Templeton catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Templeton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Templeton misses with a straight left.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Templeton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Templeton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown with a jab.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a low kick as Templeton jumps back.
Brown misses with the body kick
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brown throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
That kick from Brown tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a leg kick
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Templeton lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Templeton throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Templeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Templeton throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Jab from Brown.
Brown is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Templeton misses with a two punch combination.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Brown misses its target.
Templeton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton misses with a body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
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 body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Templeton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Trey Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Templeton throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown thuds a left hand into Templeton's body.
Brown jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Templeton. Templeton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Brown misses.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
Templeton throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A head kick by Brown misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Templeton cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Templeton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Templeton slips a jab from Brown.
A little jabbing left from Templeton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Templeton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templeton lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Templeton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Templeton's leg but Templeton calmly moves out of range.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templeton.
Templeton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Templeton.
Templeton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown.
Templeton throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Brown is predictable there
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Templeton thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Templeton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Trey Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown connects with a right hand. Templeton shakes it off.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Templeton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Templeton misses.
Templeton checks the leg kick.#T1#
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown slips a jab from Templeton.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Templeton misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Templeton's knee momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Templeton scores with a four punch combination!
Brown throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Templeton is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Templeton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brown really felt that one!
Templeton throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Templeton. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown throws a head kick but Templeton moves out of range. #T3#
Templeton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Templeton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Templeton misses.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Templeton connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Templeton looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Templeton throws a shot to the body.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templeton lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templeton! But no joy.
Templeton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Templeton gets in close and tags Brown with a short punch that almost sends Brown to the mat! Oh Brown is in big trouble! He turns his back on Templeton, trying to create some distance but Templeton rushes him, striking wildly and Brown goes down! The referee tackles Templeton into the cage to end the fight! Templeton is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Lance Templeton stared into the camera and said 'swag'.

Event: CEC 489 : Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Templeton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Templeton scrambles back to his feet.
Brown misses with a right hand
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
Brown motions for Templeton to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Templeton slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templeton.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Templeton counters with a nice body kick.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Brown. #T3#
Brown lands with a straight right. Templeton didn't see that one coming.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick but Templeton moved away.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Templeton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.#T4#
Brown connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Templeton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Templeton.
Brown punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templeton checks it well.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Brown.
It looked like Templeton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters circling a little - Brown finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Templeton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trey Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Templeton's head backwards.#T2#
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Templeton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Templeton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trey Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Templeton is looking to counter with a body kick.
Brown misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brown darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Brown throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Brown lands with a cross.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Brown looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Brown backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Templeton's temple! It sends Templeton violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Brown celebrates and the doctors try to help Templeton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Trey Brown!
Trey Brown is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Ascension 1126
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Tappenahomma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #CUT#
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.

Event: CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Templeton throws a front kick aimed at Musashi's knee but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Musashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi moves to clinch but Templeton breaks away
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Templeton defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Templeton momentarily.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Musashi tries for a takedown but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Musashi is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Musashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!#KD#
Templeton drops Musashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Musashi looks back up at him and smiles so Templeton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Musashi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a huge left! Musashi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Templeton isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Musashi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Templeton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Lance Templeton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 474
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Conte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templeton counters with a head kick.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Conte misses with a head kick.
Conte throws a body punch but Templeton moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Conte looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Conte throws a leg kick
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conte throws a leg kick that misses.
Conte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conte misses with a straight left.
Conte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Conte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Templeton lands a big uppercut and Conte crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Conte looks OK. Templeton waves Conte back to his feet!#ROC#
Conte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conte ducks into an uppercut from Templeton and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Lance Templeton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CL#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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'.

Event: CEC 467
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Volkov throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.
Templeton tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Templeton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Volkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Volkov tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Volkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Templeton.
Volkov tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Templeton if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton scores with a sloppy right hand. Volkov should have avoided that one.
A jab from Templeton finds it's way through Volkov's defenses. #T1#
Volkov blocks a leg kick.
Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Templeton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templeton.
Templeton is looking for a counter combo.
Templeton digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Templeton misses with a looping left.
Volkov scores with a push kick.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Templeton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Templeton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Templeton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Templeton.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templeton thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Volkov throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
As Volkov backs away, Templeton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Templeton scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov tries to move into range but Templeton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Templeton backs off Volkov throws a huge counter combo but Templeton manages to avoid it all.
Templeton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
Volkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Templeton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Templeton circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
Templeton lands a slapping body shot.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton tried to counter with a leg kick but Volkov avoided it.
Volkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as Templeton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Templeton - just one landing.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Volkov is looking to slow Templeton down with leg kicks.
Volkov throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Templeton! #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Volkov slips under a jab from Templeton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Templeton.
Templeton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Templeton misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
And Templeton counters with a quick kick to the body but Volkov blocks it.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a leg kick.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Volkov pushes Templeton up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Volkov motions for Templeton to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
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.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templeton to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Templeton lands a head kick!
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Nice body kick from Templeton.
Volkov scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Templeton.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templeton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Volkov moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov misses with an uppercut
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov misses with the body kick
and Templeton counters with a series of strikes. Volkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Templeton lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Volkov blocks the leg kick.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Templeton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov with a nice cross.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Templeton 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.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templeton moves out of range of the leg kick from Volkov.
Templeton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Templeton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Volkov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton throws a low kick, looking for Volkov's leg but Volkov calmly moves out of range.
Templeton throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.#T2#
Volkov misses the jab.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Templeton lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
Volkov throws a front kick that sends Templeton stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Templeton swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templeton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Templeton misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Templeton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Templeton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Volkov blocks a head kick by Templeton.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Templeton circles away and keeps his distance.
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton scores with a head kick.
Templeton throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Templeton's front leg but catches the back leg as Templeton tries to avoid it.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Templeton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volkov throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice body kick.
Volkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templeton checks it well.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Templeton.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov with a hook.
Templeton swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkov.
Templeton connects with a looping right hand.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Lance Templeton is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Templeton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Volkov wants to slow Templeton down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Templeton moved away.
A low kick from Templeton is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Templeton takes one to the chin there.
Templeton misses with a looping right.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Templeton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Templeton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Volkov 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.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Templeton avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jab by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Templeton slips a jab from Volkov.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Templeton in the body.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Templeton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
Volkov defending well as Templeton loads up on a big left hand.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Templeton throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Templeton throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton slips under a jab from Volkov.
Templeton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volkov. That did some damage!
Templeton scores with a nice head shot.
Volkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Templeton misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Templeton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Templeton walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Volkov throws a front kick aimed at Templeton's knee but Templeton avoids it well.
Volkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Templeton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice looking combination but Templeton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Templeton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Templeton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Volkov looks to clinch
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that Volkov sees coming a mile off.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Templeton moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Templeton - that will leave a mark!
Templeton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Templeton. Templeton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Volkov motions for Templeton to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Volkov tries to work over Templeton's front leg with a kick but Templeton checks it.
Volkov slips a straight right by Templeton.
Templeton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Templeton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Volkov punishes Templeton's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton misses the jab.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Volkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Templeton throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Templeton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
Volkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.#T1#
Volkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Templeton slips under a jab from Volkov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Templeton misses.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templeton scores with a push kick.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Templeton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Volkov.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Volkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Templeton. Volkov shrugs it off though.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov 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.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov moves out of range as Templeton strikes.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton. #T3#
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Templeton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Templeton misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with an inside leg kick.
Volkov cracks Templeton with a good jab.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Volkov lands with a good body shot.
Templeton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Templeton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Templeton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Templeton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Volkov's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Templeton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Templeton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Volkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Templeton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Templeton checks a low kick from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Volkov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Good exchange - Templeton coming out on top.
Templeton fakes the leg kick and cracks Volkov in the body.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Templeton swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Templeton.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Templeton connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a low kick but Templeton moves out of range easily.
Volkov slips under a jab from Templeton.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Templeton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Volkov under the eye.
Templeton takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Templeton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Templeton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov misses with a left hand
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!
Templeton lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Templeton's front leg but catches the back leg as Templeton tries to avoid it.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov cracks Templeton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.#T2#
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!
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A nice combination there by Templeton.
Templeton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Templeton.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Templeton looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Templeton is out of range. #T3#
Templeton avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Templeton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Templeton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Templeton throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov walks into a stiff left hand from Templeton.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Templeton coming out on top.
Volkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Templeton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Templeton.
Crunch! Volkov slams his shin into Templeton's torso.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Volkov throws an off balance right hand
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Templeton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Templeton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkov throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Templeton showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his lightweight title!
Lance Templeton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Clam Digger moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Templeton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Clam Digger misses with an uppercut.
Clam Digger lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Clam Digger swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton darts in trying to clinch
and Clam Digger counters with a good, hard body kick but Templeton shrugs it off. #T1#
Jab from Clam Digger.
Templeton throws a body punch but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Templeton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clam Digger circles away quickly and effectively.
Templeton throws a looping overhand right but Clam Digger ducks down to avoid it.
Clam Digger flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.
Clam Digger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clam Digger throws out the jab.
Templeton throws a quick counter kick to the body but Clam Digger avoids it.
Clam Digger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Templeton misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Clam Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templeton slips a jab from Clam Digger.#T2#
Clam Digger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Clam Digger misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Templeton misses its target.
Clam Digger jabs at Templeton's body.
Templeton misses with a hook. Clam Digger ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clam Digger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Templeton in his tracks.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely.
Templeton throws a hook but Clam Digger blocks it.
It seemed like Clam Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Templeton instigates a clinch.
A short right from Clam Digger on the inside.
Good body shot from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Clam Digger back against the cage. #T3#
Templeton tries a body shot but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Clam Digger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templeton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clam Digger backwards.
Clam Digger misses with some punches.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Clam Digger.
Templeton gets through Clam Digger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clam Digger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
Clam Digger working aggressively here.
Templeton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clam Digger.
A right handed body shot lands from Templeton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clam Digger. #BC2#
Clam Digger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Templeton lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clam Digger takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Clam Digger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Clam Digger moves away from the strike by Templeton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clam Digger misses with an uppercut.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clam Digger throws a shot from downtown. Templeton moves away and avoids it.
Clam Digger misses with a left hand
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clam Digger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton scores with a three punch combo!
Templeton misses with a right hand
and Clam Digger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
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.
#R2#
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Templeton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clam Digger, pushing him back against the cage.
Clam Digger lands a shoulder strike.
Clam Digger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Clam Digger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clam Digger can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.
Clam Digger swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Clam Digger or not.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Clam Digger controls his hands.
Clam Digger blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton tries to work over Clam Digger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clam Digger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow. #T1#
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Templeton swings wildly with an uppercut but Clam Digger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clam Digger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Templeton blocks it with crossed arms.
Templeton is leaning against Clam Digger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clam Digger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clam Digger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Clam Digger.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Templeton.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Clam Digger controls his hands.
Templeton lands a right hand.
Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clam Digger blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Clam Digger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clam Digger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow. #BC2#
Clam Digger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clam Digger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Templeton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clam Digger scores with a punch to the head.
Templeton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clam Digger doesn't seem bothered though.
Templeton staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Templeton lands with a cross.
Templeton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clam Digger under the eye.
Clam Digger misses the shot to the body.
Templeton throws a sloppy body shot
and Clam Digger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Clam Digger slips under a jab from Templeton.
It seemed like Clam Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templeton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clam Digger's head backwards.
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. #T4#
Templeton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clam Digger.
Templeton throws a combination that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templeton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Templeton throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clam Digger counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Clam Digger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clam Digger scores with a nice body kick.
Clam Digger misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
Clam Digger scores with a 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Templeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clam Digger drops his hands momentarily and Templeton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Templeton.
Templeton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clam Digger's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Templeton misses.
Templeton slips a straight right by Clam Digger.
It looked like Templeton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clam Digger.#T1#
Clam Digger throws an off balance right hand
and Templeton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Templeton tries to clinch but Clam Digger moves out of range.
Clam Digger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Templeton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Templeton gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Clam Digger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clam Digger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Clam Digger throws a lazy right hand but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Clam Digger. That snapped Templeton's head back.
Templeton tries to clinch but Clam Digger is having none of it.
Clam Digger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Clam Digger's ribs.
Templeton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clam Digger delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clam Digger throws a good cross that connects.
Clam Digger blocks a jab.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clam Digger.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Lance Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Clam Digger catches Templeton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Clam Digger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Templeton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clam Digger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clam Digger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clam Digger lands with a nice body kick.
Clam Digger throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Templeton is rocked!
Templeton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Clam Digger scores with a jab.
Oh Templeton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Templeton.
Clam Digger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton seems to have got his legs back now.
Templeton swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Clam Digger counter with a right hand.
Templeton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Templeton scores with a jab. Clam Digger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Templeton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Terrance Clam Digger just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Templeton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Clam Digger moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clam Digger.
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
Templeton lands with a cross.
Clam Digger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Templeton throws a lazy right hand but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clam Digger tests Templeton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Clam Digger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clam Digger lands with a right hand.
Templeton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clam Digger throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
Templeton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clam Digger misses the shot to the body.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Clam Digger slips the punch.
Clam Digger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clam Digger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!#T2#
Templeton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Clam Digger scores with a leg kick.
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 hook but Clam Digger blocks it.
It seemed like Clam Digger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clam Digger clobbers Templeton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Templeton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Clam Digger cracks Templeton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Clam Digger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Clam Digger keeps the fight on the outside.
Templeton looks to land a body kick but Clam Digger moved away.
Nice jab there from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clam Digger throws a big counter head kick but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
Clam Digger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templeton.
Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Clam Digger to counter with a crisp jab.
Clam Digger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Templeton fails to land with a series of punches.
Clam Digger throws a body shot but no joy.
Templeton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templeton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clam Digger needs to keep his hands up - Templeton had a free shot at his head there.
Clam Digger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templeton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lance Templeton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Templeton misses with a left hand
and Clam Digger counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but Templeton avoids it.#CL#
Templeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger blocks an uppercut.
Clam Digger working aggressively here.
Clam Digger misses with a punch to the body.
Clam Digger scores with a shot to the side of Templeton's head.
Templeton is working Clam Digger over against the cage.
Clam Digger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Clam Digger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clam Digger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
A head punch on the inside from Clam Digger fails to land.
Clam Digger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Clam Digger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clam Digger lands a nice uppercut.
Clam Digger tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clam Digger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clam Digger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Clam Digger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clam Digger lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Clam Digger blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Clam Digger prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clam Digger misses with a punch to the body.
Clam Digger prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Clam Digger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clam Digger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clam Digger lands a shoulder strike.
Templeton blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clam Digger. #T3#
Clam Digger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clam Digger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clam Digger misses with some punches.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Clam Digger stalling in the clinch but Templeton improves position.
Templeton pushes Clam Digger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clam Digger misses with a body punch.
Templeton blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clam Digger fails to land.
Clam Digger tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clam Digger can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.
Templeton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Templeton lands a shot to the body.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Clam Digger controls the action.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clam Digger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow. #T4#
Clam Digger tries to stall but Templeton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clam Digger struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body.
Clam Digger blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Clam Digger avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Templeton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clam Digger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templeton lands a right hand.
Clam Digger throws a head punch that misses.
Clam Digger misses with a body punch.
Clam Digger prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Clam Digger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templeton's elbow.
Templeton lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clam Digger lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Clam Digger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clam Digger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Lance Templeton retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Connemara scores with a jab to the head.
Templeton takes one to the chin there.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Connemara manages to avoid it.
Templeton checks a low kick from Connemara.
A countering left hand to the body from Templeton misses.
Connemara misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Templeton.
Templeton digs a good hook to Connemara's body.
Connemara jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Templeton sees coming a mile off.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Connemara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Connemara tries to move into range but Templeton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Connemara looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.#T1#
Connemara cracks Templeton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara motions for Templeton to come forward. Connemara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Connemara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connemara throws a sloppy head kick
and Templeton counters with a nice body shot.
Connemara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connemara connects with a nice looking jab.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Connemara.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Templeton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templeton misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Templeton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Connemara's ribs.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Templeton backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for Connemara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Templeton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Connemara.
A shot to the body from Templeton misses
and Connemara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connemara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Connemara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Templeton finds it's way round the side to connect with Connemara's head.
Templeton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connemara throws out the jab. #T3#
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connemara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connemara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Connemara settles back down.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Templeton throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Connemara with a body shot.
Connemara throws a solid leg kick but Templeton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Connemara.
Templeton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connemara.
A jab from Connemara misses.
Templeton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Connemara was well out of range. Poor timing from Templeton.
Connemara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Connemara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Connemara's body.
Connemara cracks Templeton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connemara rather than just go for the knockout.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Connemara.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Connemara.
Templeton scores with a hook to the body. Connemara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connemara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Connemara finds it's target.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Connemara is looking for a counter combo.
Templeton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Connemara throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.
Connemara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templeton! But no joy.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara misses with a hook
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Connemara cracks Templeton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Templeton misses with a hook. Connemara ducked under it nicely.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton walks into a straight right hand from Connemara.
Templeton connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
Connemara misses with a left hand
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connemara lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton misses with a head kick. #T1#
Connemara scores with a body shot.
Connemara throws a head kick that half lands.
Connemara lands with a nice body kick.
Connemara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara slips under a jab from Templeton.
Connemara staying out of range there.
As Templeton backs away, Connemara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Connemara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Connemara.
Nice uppercut there from Templeton.
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
Connemara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Templeton misses the jab.#T2#
Connemara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templeton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Connemara throws a sloppy head kick and Templeton moves out of range easily.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Connemara lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Connemara with a nice cross.
Connemara lands a glancing blow to the side of Templeton's head.
Connemara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templeton can do to turn this around?
Connemara misses with the body kick
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Connemara 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.
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connemara. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Templeton throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Connemara misses.
Good exchange - Templeton coming out on top.#T3#
That kick from Connemara tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Connemara is predictable there
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
Templeton throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Templeton might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Connemara has got the better of the exchanges.
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connemara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Connemara can pounce on him.
Connemara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Templeton counters with a two punch combo.
Connemara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Templeton. That did some damage!
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Connemara! #T4#
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!
Templeton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Connemara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Templeton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connemara if he has to take too many more of those.
Connemara misses with a lunging right hand
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Connemara slips a straight right by Templeton.
Connemara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara misses with a left hand
and Templeton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Connemara scores with a jab to the head.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templeton.
Connemara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Templeton doesn't seem bothered though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Connemara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connemara throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
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 Jameson Connemara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Templeton throws a sloppy body shot
and Connemara counters with a low kick, right behind Templeton 's knee.
Connemara scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara lands a nice looking body shot.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Connemara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Connemara.
Jab by Connemara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Templeton counters with a good, hard body kick but Connemara shrugs it off.
Connemara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templeton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Connemara with a body shot.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Connemara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Good shot there by Templeton.#T1#
A shot to the body from Connemara misses
and Templeton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connemara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templeton checks it well.
Templeton walks into a straight right hand from Connemara.
Connemara throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templeton throws an overhand right that lands on Connemara's shoulder, as Connemara tries to avoid the shot.
Templeton throws a head kick but Connemara moves out of range.
Templeton throws a jab when Connemara was well out of range.
Jab by Templeton.
Templeton 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 left lands for Connemara.
Connemara jabs Templeton right on the nose. Templeton blinks but takes it well.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Connemara's ribs.
Templeton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton connects with a body shot.
Connemara throws a hook to the side of Templeton's head but Templeton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Templeton throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara misses with a hook
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Templeton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Connemara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Connemara misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Connemara avoids them all with ease.
Connemara throwing a counter right hand but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton throws a jab but it's blocked by Connemara. #T3#
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
Templeton moves out of range as Connemara strikes.
Connemara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Templeton.
Templeton avoids the head kick by Connemara.
Templeton punishes Connemara's body with a nice straight punch.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connemara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Templeton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara misses with a leg kick.
As Connemara backs off Templeton throws a huge counter combo but Connemara manages to avoid it all.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connemara throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
It seemed like Templeton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Templeton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Connemara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Connemara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Templeton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connemara counters with a nice body kick.
Templeton throws a lazy body kick
and Connemara counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
Templeton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templeton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templeton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Connemara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Templeton at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Connemara misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Connemara misses with a hook.
Connemara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Connemara is looking to counter punch.
Templeton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Connemara looks for the body kick but Templeton saw that one coming.
Connemara cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Connemara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connemara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
Connemara throws a front kick aimed at Templeton's knee but Templeton avoids it well.
Connemara takes a swing at Templeton's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Connemara throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Templeton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Connemara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connemara lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Templeton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Connemara - the referee stops the clock and Templeton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Connemara. Templeton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Connemara thumps Templeton with a low kick.
Connemara looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Connemara blocks a jab.
Templeton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Connemara will feel that in the morning.
Templeton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
Connemara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Connemara settles back down. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Connemara. Beautiful body shot.
Connemara works the jab nicely.
Templeton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Connemara throws a big shot that misses.
Templeton tries to move into range but Connemara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connemara avoids a kick to the body.
Connemara scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Templeton - just one landing.
Templeton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Connemara in his tracks.
Templeton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Connemara tries a head kick but it misses.
Connemara connects with a body shot.#T3#
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton.
Connemara half committed to a counter leg kick.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Connemara saw that one coming.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Templeton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connemara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton throws a body punch but Connemara moves out of range.
Connemara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Connemara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Connemara! He's out on his feet! Templeton rushes in and drops Connemara with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Lance Templeton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 455
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Conte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Templeton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Templeton misses the target.
Conte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Conte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Conte.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conte.
Conte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Templeton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Conte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conte lands with an uppercut that bounces Templeton off the cage and back into range.
Templeton checks a low kick from Conte.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conte jabs Templeton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conte. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Conte tries to clinch
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templeton checks a leg kick. #T1#
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Conte throws a hook but Templeton blocks it.
Templeton looks for the body kick but Conte saw that one coming.
Templeton tries to bum rush Conte with a series of wild strikes but Conte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Conte just misses with a punch to the body.
Conte lands a jab.
Conte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Templeton checks a leg kick nicely.
Conte throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Templeton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Templeton.
Conte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Templeton checks a low kick from Conte.#T2#
Conte throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot.
Conte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templeton rather than just go for the knockout.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton scores with a sloppy right hand. Conte should have avoided that one.
Templeton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conte.
Conte throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Conte is rocked!
Nice body kick from Templeton.
Conte misses with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a crisp right that sends Conte to the canvas! Templeton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Templeton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
Templeton walks into a stiff left hand from Hoffman.#CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#T1##CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
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. #T4#
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.#CL#
Templeton rushes Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hoffman breaks from the clinch. #CL#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#T2##KD#
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!#ROC#
Hoffman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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. #T3#
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!#T4#
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'.

Event: CEC 447
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1#
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Templeton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templeton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Mara looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
Templeton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mara thuds a left hand into Templeton's body.
Mara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Templeton is able to avoid easily.
Mara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mara misses with a leg kick.
Templeton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mara throws a poor cross that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Mara connects with the punch.
Templeton throws a big shot that misses.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mara wants to slow Templeton down by chopping away at his legs.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Mara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Templeton looks to throw the jab but Mara is out of range.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Mara misses with a hook. Templeton ducked under it nicely.
Mara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mara misses with the body kick
and Mara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara tried to score with a low kick but Templeton checks it.
Templeton throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mara to counter with a crisp jab.
Mara throws a leg kick but Templeton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
Jab from Mara.
Mara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Mara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.
A jab from Templeton misses.
It seemed like Mara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Mara lands with a hook. Templeton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Mara.
Mara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Templeton.
Mara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Templeton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Mara loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.
It appears Templeton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Templeton circles away quickly and effectively.
Templeton moves out of range as Mara throws a body kick.
Mara throws a body kick that misses
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mara scores with a nice body kick.
Mara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Templeton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mara throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mara cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Mara is predictable there #CL#
and Templeton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Templeton lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Templeton.
Mara scores with a shot to the side of Templeton's head.
Mara struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Templeton tries a body shot but Mara blocks it.
Mara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara. #BC2#
Mara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara throws a push kick but Templeton slaps the foot to one side.
Templeton misses with a hook. Mara ducked under it nicely.
Templeton scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salosen Mara 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.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Mara.
Donk. Templeton catches Mara right on the button with a cross.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mara throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Mara scoring well with a low kick there.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mara is just out of range.
Templeton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mara on the side of the head.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara misses with a straight right.
Mara 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.
Mara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Templeton slips a straight right by Mara.
Templeton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Mara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
Mara lands a leg kick that knocks Templeton off balance momentarily.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mara.
Mara throws a leg kick
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton slips under a jab from Mara.
Salosen Mara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mara throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mara swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mara pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Mara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mara scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mara works the jab nicely.
Templeton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mara. That's going to slow Templeton down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mara scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Mara.
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mara throws out a counter right but Templeton avoids it with no problem.
Templeton drops his hands momentarily and Mara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Templeton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Templeton.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Templeton misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Mara jumps into guard, dragging Templeton to the mat.
Templeton passes Mara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mara trying to hold on to Templeton's head to control him but Templeton postures up.
Templeton wants to take a breather but Mara is having none of it.
Templeton wants to free his trapped foot but Mara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Mara desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Templeton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Templeton tries to free his leg and advance position but Mara is retaining full guard.
Templeton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mara's guard.
Mara is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Templeton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mara sees it coming and defends easily.
Mara is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salosen Mara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Mara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Templeton blocks the body kick.
Templeton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mara connects with a right hand. Templeton shakes it off.
Mara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templeton cracks Mara with an open hand slap.
Templeton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salosen Mara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Mara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mara moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Mara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templeton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Templeton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mara scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mara.
Mara scores with a leg kick.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Mara manages to avoid it.
Mara cracks the inside of Templeton's front leg.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Mara's body.
Templeton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Templeton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Mara tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mara throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mara misses with an uppercut
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Mara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Templeton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mara looks to land a right hand but Templeton moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Templeton.
Templeton avoids a kick to the body.
Templeton missing with a left hand there. Mara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara throws an overhand right that lands on Templeton's shoulder, as Templeton tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Mara misses with the body kick
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Mara is rocked!
Templeton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mara is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him?
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Templeton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mara seems to have recovered his senses.
Mara works the jab nicely.
Templeton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Mara misses.
Templeton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Templeton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Mara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton takes a swing at Mara's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Mara throws a looping overhand right but Templeton ducks down to avoid it.
Mara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Templeton tries to clinch but Mara moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mara! But no joy.
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.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mara digs a good body shot into Templeton's ribs.
Mara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Templeton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Mara gets tackled into the cage by Templeton. Templeton maintains the clinch.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mara throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage. #BC#
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salosen Mara really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Mara avoids the body shot from Templeton.
Mara misses with an uppercut
and Templeton counters with a left to the body.
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mara lands a nice hook to Templeton's body. Templeton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mara 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.
Mara lands a nice shot to the body.
Mara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Mara.
Templeton connects with a single shot there.
Mara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Mara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Templeton works Mara's body with a nice hook.
Mara thows a body kick. Templeton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mara misses with a body kick.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
Mara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templeton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mara.
Mara looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Templeton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templeton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mara can pounce on him.
Templeton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton moves out of range as Mara throws a body kick. #T2#
Templeton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Templeton has Mara up against the cage in a clinch.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mara tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara. #BC2#
Mara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mara throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton throws a body kick that misses.
Templeton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mara.
Templeton throws a wild body kick that Mara sees coming a mile off.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Mara's ribs.
Templeton throws out a loose jab but Mara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Mara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mara is looking to chop away at Templeton's legs.
Templeton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mara connects with an inside leg kick.
Mara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Mara looks to land a left hand but Templeton moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Mara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mara. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mara.
Templeton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mara tries a low kick but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mara lands a lovely overhand right.
Mara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Templeton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mara scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salosen Mara dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mara lands with a nice body punch.
Templeton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Templeton swings for the body but Mara moves out of range.
Mara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mara lands a jab to the head.
Templeton misses with a jab to the body
and Mara counters with a stiff right hand.
Mara misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Mara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templeton doesn't seem phased though.
Mara connects with a leg kick. Templeton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mara manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Templeton misses
and Mara counters with an outside leg kick.
Templeton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Templeton slips under a jab.#CL#
Templeton takes the fight into the clinch.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Templeton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mara's efforts to push away.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mara.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
Templeton lands a left hand.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mara pressing his opponent against the cage.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mara misses with a body punch.
Mara is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mara fails to land.
Mara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Mara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Templeton lands with a short shot to the head.
Templeton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Good body shot from Templeton.
Templeton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maras head.
A right hook to the body lands for Templeton.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Mara controls the action.
Templeton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Templeton lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mara fails to land.
Templeton tries to work over Mara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mara is looking to break free of the clinch but Templeton has double underhooks. #TD2#
Mara jumps guard.
Templeton is pushing down on Mara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mara is fighting to maintain full guard but Templeton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton wants to control but Mara is keeping him busy.
Mara trying to hold on to Templeton's head to control him but Templeton postures up. #T4#
Templeton is looking to advance position but Mara won't allow it.
Templeton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Templeton trying to mount his opponent but Mara defends it.
Mara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton throws an elbow that misses. Mara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Templeton's guard. Nice move by Mara!#REVB##SUB#
Mara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Templeton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mara has managed to get both his arms back between Templeton's legs - danger averted.

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.
I think Mara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salosen Mara!
A victorious Salosen Mara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Templeton checks a leg kick.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Templeton's head.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnny Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a leg kick
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Templeton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller feints and then cracks Templeton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templeton down.
That kick from Miller tenderised Templeton's leg. Templeton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Templeton will feel that in the morning.
Lance Templeton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Miller lands.
Templeton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.#TD2#
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Templeton is controlling Miller's posture.#T2#
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Templeton seems keen to control Miller's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Templeton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templeton misses with the head strike.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action. #T4#
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Templeton.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Templeton.
Miller misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Templeton lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller throws a leg kick but Templeton checks it.
Templeton walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Templeton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Miller feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves out of range as Templeton throws a body kick.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Templeton avoids the body shot from Miller.
Templeton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Templeton. #CL#
Templeton clinches.
Templeton lands a nice shot to the body.
Lance Templeton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templeton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Templeton lands a left hand.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Templeton.
Miller tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller working aggressively here. #T2#
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Templeton.
Templeton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller is leaning against Templeton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton. #T3#
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Templeton pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller working aggressively here.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton scores with a shoulder strike.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Miller misses with the head strike.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Templeton can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Templeton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templeton gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templeton blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templeton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller cracks Templeton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Templeton scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
Templeton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miller's knee momentarily.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Templeton seems unphased.
Templeton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Templeton under the eye.#T1#
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Templeton throws a low kick but Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Templetons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Templeton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Miller.
Johnny Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Templeton checks a low kick from Miller.
Templeton misses with a right hand
letting Miller counter with a right hand. #CL#
Templeton closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templeton digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton lands a shoulder strike.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Templeton misses with some punches.
Templeton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller blocking some punches.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Templeton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Templeton is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Templeton digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
A short left from Miller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Templeton's head.
Miller prevents a body shot from Templeton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templeton blocking some punches. #BC#
Templeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Templeton tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templeton throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Templeton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller moves forwards but Templeton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Templeton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Templeton's side.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Templeton tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller looks for a takedown but Templeton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Johnny Miller just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Templeton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Templeton throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left lands for Miller.
Templeton misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Templeton misses its intended target.
Templeton misses with a body shot.
Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templeton tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templeton.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Templeton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Templeton's calf.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Templeton blocks the leg kick.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Templeton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
The fight stays on the outside here - Templeton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Templeton saw it coming and moves away.
Templeton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Templeton wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templeton throws out the jab. #T2#
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Templeton moves away from the strike by Miller.
Templeton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice cross by Templeton.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Templeton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Templeton ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Templeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Miller misses.
Templeton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Templeton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton tried to score with a low kick but Miller checks it.
Templeton checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Templeton moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templeton digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Templeton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Miller is rocked!
Templeton works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Templeton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Templeton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Templeton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templeton.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Templeton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Templeton cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him?
Templeton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller flicks out a counter leg kick but Templeton steps away.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a crisp right that sends Miller to the canvas! Templeton follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
After winning the bout, Lance Templeton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Templeton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Templeton misses with a wild combination.
Templeton thows a body kick. Machado tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Templeton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Templeton takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Templeton looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templeton moves away.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Templeton slips the punch.#CL2#
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Templeton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Templeton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Machado lands an elbow that stopped Templeton in his tracks for a moment.
Machado pushes Templeton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Templeton tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Machado.
Machado lands with a left to the head.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templeton tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templeton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Templeton throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Templeton has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Templeton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado tries to work over Templeton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Templeton's defenses.
Templeton works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Templeton misses with a punch on the inside.
Templeton is working Machado over against the cage.
Templeton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Templeton controls his hands.
Machado lands a nice elbow.
Templeton scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Templeton breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Templeton there.
Templeton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Templeton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Templeton lands with a right hand.
Templeton cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Machado fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Templeton misses the target.
Templeton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliézer Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado tries to clinch up
and Templeton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machado slips under a jab from Templeton.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Templeton blocks a head kick by Machado.
Templeton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Templeton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Templeton.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado scores with a jab.
Templeton avoids the head kick by Machado.
Templeton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Templeton swings for the body but Machado moves out of range. #T4#
Machado throws a hook but Templeton avoids it easily.
Machado throws a right hand that misses
and Templeton counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Templeton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado tries to clinch up but Templeton circles away and keeps his distance.
Templeton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Templeton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Templeton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Templeton takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado 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.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado misses with a body shot.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Templeton should have avoided that one.
Machado misses with a jab to the body
and Templeton counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templeton manages to avoid it.
Machado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado wants to clinch up but Templeton keeps it at a distance.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado with a jab.
Templeton cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton staying out of range there.
Lance Templeton is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Templeton tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machado misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Templeton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Templeton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Templeton drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templeton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machado clobbers Templeton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A lazy left from Templeton finds it's target.#T2#
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!#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton lands a left hand. #ROC#
Machado is rocked!
A short right from Machado.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Templeton finish him?
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Templeton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Eliézer Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machado pushes off an throws an elbow but Templeton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Machado.
Templeton lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Templeton lands a body punch.
Templeton misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Templeton blocks a body shot from Machado.
Templeton working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Templeton fails to land.
Machado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Templeton avoids a wild elbow strike from Machado.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Machado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Templeton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Templeton struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Templeton's ribcage. Templeton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Templeton throws a head punch that misses.
Machado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Templeton blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templeton avoids the elbow strike from Machado, against the cage.
Templeton is trying to break free.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Templeton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Templeton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Templeton backwards.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
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 body shot from Machado.
Machado keeps control of Templeton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Templeton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado throws an elbow but it misses.
Templeton is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Templeton has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Machado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Machado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Machado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Templeton's brow.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Templeton takes an elbow to the temple.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado misses with an elbow strike.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Templeton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Templeton moves out of range of the strikes.
Templeton throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliézer Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Templeton misses.
Machado staying out of range there.
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Templeton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado walks into a left hand.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machado takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machado digs a good hook to Templeton's body.
Templeton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Templeton.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Templeton counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templeton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Machado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Templeton lands a big right hand that sends Machado crashing to the mat! Templeton stays standing though and waves Machado back to his feet!
Templeton tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Templeton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Templeton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Templeton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Templeton with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Machado - just one landing.
Templeton scores with a push kick.
Templeton lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Templeton lands a front kick.#T2#
Machado tries to clinch up.
Templeton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Templeton connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
Machado throws the left hand but Templeton avoids the punch easily.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado connects with a jab.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templeton is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton misses with a kick to the body
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
Machado tries to clinch
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Templeton.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps Templeton's head back.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##KD#
Templeton drops Machado with a beautiful combination! Machado stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Templeton is looking for the KO!
Templeton cracks Machado on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Machado falls backwards against the cage. Templeton follows up with more strikes that drop Machado to his knees. Templeton keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Machado! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton retains his welterweight title!
Lance Templeton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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