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Blood On The Canvas 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rummer.
Ryan Rummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lutsky finds it's way through Rummer's defenses.
It looks like Ryan Rummer has been cut.
Lutsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsky feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rummer sprawling to the canvas! Rummer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lutsky finish him?!
Rummer is rocked!
Rummer shoots in and drives through. Lutsky sprawls well.
Oh Rummer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rummer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lutsky as he jumps to the side.
Rummer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rummer is breathing heavily.
Lutsky cracks Rummer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rummer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Lutsky finish him?
Ryan Rummer's cut is getting worse.
Rummer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lutsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Are you kidding me?! Lutsky ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rummer clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonel Lutsky!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Ghostdini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ghostdini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama said Tap you out (Ghostdini remix). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Ghostdini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghostdini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winnfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Winnfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghostdini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Ghostdini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghostdini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Winnfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
Ghostdini shoots in but Winnfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghostdini is defended easily by Winnfield.
Ghostdini shoots in but no luck this time.
Winnfield leaves Ghostdini with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winnfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghostdini is breathing heavily.
Winnfield with a hook.
It looks like Kid Ghostdini has been cut.
Ghostdini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Winnfield lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ghostdini - he's out on his feet here! Winnfield follows up with another monster hook that separates Ghostdini from consciousness! Ghostdini falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Winnfield stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jules Winnfield!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Willemoes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willemoes avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Willemoes saw it coming and moves away.
Willemoes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson 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 Willemoes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willemoes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Willemoes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willemoes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson not doing much here.
Willemoes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Willemoes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Willemoes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Willemoes trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Willemoes wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Willemoes is looking to improve his position.
Willemoes is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Willemoes trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Willemoes's head back.
A punch combination from Willemoes misses.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willemoes manages to avoid it.
Willemoes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily.
Willemoes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willemoes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willemoes was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Willemoes's guard.
Willemoes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Willemoes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willemoes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Willemoes is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willemoes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willemoes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Willemoes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Willemoes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Willemoes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willemoes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Willemoes's legs - danger averted.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Willemoes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Willemoes looking for a triangle here. Anderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Willemoes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anderson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lasse Willemoes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rian Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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213 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rian Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lewis McMurray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McMurray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Madison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McMurray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McMurray's back!
Madison has his arm under McMurray's chin here. Game over son! Madison squeezes tightly and McMurray is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rian Madison!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cus Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Musashi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Randy Musashi has been cut.
Jr misses with a double jab.
Musashi tries to clinch there but Jr circles away.
Jr connects with a jab.
Musashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Musashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Jr connects with a stiff jab that staggers Musashi - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cus Jr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Parker David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David's entrance music is Slipknot - Duality. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Parker David!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on David if he has to take too many more of those.
David avoids the body shot from Lombardi.
Lombardi swinging wilding here.
Lombardi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lombardi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lombardi leaves David with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lombardi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lombardi lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombardi. That's going to slow David down.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David wants to pass to mount but Lombardi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lombardi is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombardi wants to control but David is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
David is controlling the pace.
Lombardi is looking to improve his position.
David is thwarting Lombardi's attempts to control the position.
Lombardi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with David. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lombardi scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi lands with a thumping leg kick.
David misses with a wild combination.
Lombardi lands with a slapping head kick.
David fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to de liver by Lombardi. Beautiful body shot.
Lombardi throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardi.
Lombardi moves in looking to clinch but David pushes him off.
Lombardi fakes the leg kick and cracks David in the body.
David is breathing heavily.
David misses with a combination
and Lombardi counters with a head kick. That will keep David thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lombardi scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombardi lands with a hook. David tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lombardi lands with a right hand.
Lombardi pushes David away with a front kick.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombardi thows a body kick. David tries to catch it but that hurt him.
David will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lombardi cracks the inside of David's front leg.
Lombardi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lombardi throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Lombardi.
Lombardi closes the distance and pushes David back into the cage.
Lombardi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombardi stalls.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
Lombardi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
David is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lombardi tries a head kick but it misses.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardi.
Lombardi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombardi thows a body shot but no joy.
David takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
David misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lombardi throws a head kick that David semi-blocks.
David avoids the head kick by Lombardi.
Lombardi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Lombardi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David with a poor takedown
and Lombardi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
David is trying to drag Lombardi to the mat but Lombardi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lombardi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David blocks an elbow strike.
David looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lombardi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardi crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Lombardi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
David avoids a wild elbow strike from Lombardi.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
David drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombardi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardi misses with an elbow over the top.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on David's face as he tries to break the clinch.
David changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lombardi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lombardi throws the kick towards the body but David avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lombardi.
Lombardi drives through and clinches with David against the cage.
Lombardi is stalling here.
Lombardi lands an elbow just above David 's eye.
Lombardi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
Lombardi misses with a knee strike.
Lombardi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lombardi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
David turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and David manages to end up in side control.
Lombardi wants to control but David postures up.
Lombardi being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David stands up.
David swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lombardi counters with a head kick. That will keep David thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from David does no damage.
David with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lombardi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by David.
Lombardi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardi cracks the inside of David's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lombardi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lombardi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by David.
David scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
David is looking to take a break and control but Lombardi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lombardi is looking to control David's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombardi avoid being mounted?
Lombardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lombardi tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
David closes the distance and lands a one-two.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombardi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. David really felt that one!
David throws a series of punches but Lombardi avoids them all with ease.
Lombardi moves into range and clinches up with David.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
Lombardi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lombardi throws an elbow but misses.
David lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lombardi is doing well to control the position and prevent David from advancing to side control.
David is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombardi has David pulled in close to control his posture.
Lombardi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lombardi controlling David's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David trying to control but Lombardi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David preventing the sweep.
David looking to sit in guard and control but Lombardi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lombardi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lombardi trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lombardi throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
Lombardi misses with a head kick.
David throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lombardi tries a head kick but it misses.
David's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and David duly obliges.
Lombardi is looking to clinch but David is avoiding it.
Lombardi misses with a head kick.
Lombardi throws a head kick but David moves out of range.
David throws a combination that misses
and Lombardi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardi.
A head kick from Lombardi lands but David takes it in his stride.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Lombardi tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lombardi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Lombardi lands but David takes it in his stride.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lombardi lands with a kick to the temple. David shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardi misses with a head kick.
Lombardi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
David avoids the head kick by Lombardi.
Lombardi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down David rather than just go for the knockout.
Lombardi works the jab nicely.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
David takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
David is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Lombardi.
Lombardi lands a nice looking body shot.
David gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lombardi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. David is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lombardi clinches up with David and pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lombardi working David over with knees to the body.
Lombardi trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lombardi lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
David avoiding damage as Lombardi throws knees to the body.
Lombardi lands a nice elbow.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
David wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lombardi keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lombardi trying to land knees to the body.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
David is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lombardi gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
David takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lombardi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lombardi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lombardi is struggling to control the position.
Lombardi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lombardi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
David is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but David blocks with his arms.
David is working for takedown but Lombardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lombardi lands a good knee to the midsection. David won't want to take too many of those.
Lombardi lands a knee to the body.
David pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David has his takedown stuffed
and Lombardi counters by moving into the clinch.
Lombardi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
David has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lombardi regains guard immediately.
David preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as David controls the pace.
Lombardi is trying to keep David in close.
Lombardi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lombardi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now David has Lombardi in his guard.
David is looking for a triangle here but Lombardi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lombardi lands some shots froms side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi 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!
Lombardi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardi throws a head kick that misses.
David with a poor takedown
and Lombardi counters by clinching up.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but David blocks it.
David tries to break free but Lombardi pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi lands an elbow inside that David shrugs off.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lombardi lands a knee to the body.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
David wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Lombardi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
David is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardi tries to land knees in the clinch but David avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David avoiding damage as Lombardi throws knees to the body.
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lombardi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lombardi is pressed up against the cage. David has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lombardi down to the mat. Lombardi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi has managed to clinch.
Lombardi throws an elbow but it misses.
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lombardi trying to land knees to the body.
David is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
David is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lombardi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lombardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. David is defending well for now.
David is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombardi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lombardi lands a nice elbow.
Lombardi missing with knees to the body.
Lombardi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from David.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but David is blocking nicely.
Lombardi throws a knee to the head but misses.
David is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
David is working for takedown but Lombardi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lombardi throws a knee to the head but misses.
David gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lombardi is trying to control but can't.
David trying to pass the guard but Lombardi defending well.
David is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombardi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lombardi is holding on to half guard well.
David wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
Parker David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David wants to get back to his feet.
Lombardi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lombardi scores with a head kick.
David takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vincent Lombardi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombardi slips a jab and a cross from David.
Lombardi scores with a push kick.
David misses with a double jab
and Lombardi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lombardi displaying some good clinch control by pressing David up against the cage.
Vincent Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lombardi lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lombardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lombardi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lombardi!
Vincent Lombardi is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taranga Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Toulon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taranga Avalon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Toulon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toulon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Toulon.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Toulon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avalon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avalon misses with a two punch combination.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Toulon.
Toulon checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toulon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avalon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toulon thows a body shot but no joy.
Avalon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toulon's calf.
Avalon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon drives through and clinches with Toulon against the cage.
Avalon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toulon managing to block the knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon missing with knees to the body.
Toulon wants to break free but Avalon has control.
Toulon tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Toulon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Toulon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avalon has Toulon pressed against the cage, preventing Toulon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toulon tries to circle away but Avalon has him pinned against the cage.
Avalon slows down the pace here.
Toulon wants to break free but Avalon has control.
Toulon is trying to break free.
Toulon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Toulon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avalon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Toulon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon has Toulon pressed against the cage, preventing Toulon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toulon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Toulon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avalon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toulon.
Avalon misses with a punch on the inside.
Toulon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avalon prevents Toulon from breaking the clinch.
Toulon tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
Avalon lands an elbow just above Toulon 's eye.
Avalon trying to land knees to the body.
Toulon wants to break free but Avalon has control.
Avalon stalling.
Toulon tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon digs a right hand into Toulon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toulon's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Toulon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toulon can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avalon.
Toulon is trying to break free.
Avalon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Andre Toulon has been cut.
Avalon trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Toulon looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Toulon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon lands an elbow inside that Toulon shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avalon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
A frustrated look appears on Toulon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Avalon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avalon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toulon.
Avalon keeps control of Toulon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avalon.
Toulon is looking to break free of the clinch but Avalon has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toulon avoids it.
Toulon is trying to force a seperation but Avalon has the dominant position.
Toulon tries to circle away but Avalon has him pinned against the cage.
Toulon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avalon keeps control of Toulon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Avalon is struggling to control the position.
Avalon lands an elbow just above Toulon 's eye.
Avalon just leaning against Toulon, taking a breather.
Avalon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Toulon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
The referee calls for Avalon to work.
Toulon tries to break free but Avalon pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toulon managing to block the knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon works on Toulon's body with a couple of short punches.
Avalon just leaning against Toulon, taking a breather.
Avalon lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toulon.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Toulon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Avalon.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Toulon.
Toulon keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon throws a sloppy head kick and Toulon moves out of range easily.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Toulon circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Toulon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Avalon throws a hook to the side of Toulon's head but Toulon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Toulon finds it's target.
Toulon lands with a straight right. Avalon didn't see that one coming.
Toulon blocks a jab.
Toulon missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toulon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avalon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avalon connects with a high kick.
Toulon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Toulon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Avalon.
A slow jab from Toulon misses its intended target.
Avalon slips under a jab.
Toulon checks the leg kick.
Toulon misses with a body shot.
Toulon misses with a looping left.
Toulon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalon.
Toulon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avalon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avalon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toulon has time to react.
Toulon throws a lazy right hand but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toulon checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toulon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Avalon staying out of range there.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toulon throws out the jab.
Avalon tries to score with a low kick but Toulon moves his leg out of the way.
Toulon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avalon counters with a nice leg kick.
Avalon forces Toulon back against the cage and clinches.
Toulon working hard to break the clinch.
Toulon has had enough of the clinch but Avalon keeps him there for the moment.
Toulon breaks the clinch.
Toulon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Toulon circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toulon throws out the jab.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toulon.
Toulon scores with a hook.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toulon misses with a wild body shot.
Toulon checks a low kick from Avalon.
Avalon feints and then cracks Toulon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toulon down.
Avalon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Toulon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toulon misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avalon, right into the meat.
A jab from Toulon misses.
Avalon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Toulon circles away and keeps his distance.
Toulon misses with a hook.
Toulon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toulon throws a right and a left that Avalon avoids nicely.
Toulon looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Avalon lands a head kick. Toulon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Toulon scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Taranga Avalon has been cut.
Avalon defending well as Toulon loads up on a big left hand.
Toulon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avalon counters with a head kick.
Toulon walks into a jab.
Toulon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avalon tries to clinch but Toulon moves out of range.
Toulon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Toulon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toulon working hard to break the clinch.
Taranga Avalon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toulon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Toulon can't break the clinch.
Avalon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Avalon lands an elbow that stopped Toulon in his tracks for a moment.
Avalon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toulon is trying to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling him.
Avalon scores a nice knee to the body.
Toulon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Avalon keeps control of Toulon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toulon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toulon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avalon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Avalon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toulon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avalon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toulon.
A frustrated look appears on Toulon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avalon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toulon up against the cage.
Toulon tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avalon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Toulon is trying to break the clinch but Avalon has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avalon scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon has Toulon pressed against the cage.
Toulon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avalon lands a nice elbow.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avalon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Toulon up against the cage.
Toulon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avalon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Toulon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avalon lands an elbow inside that Toulon shrugs off.
That has opened up Andre Toulon's cut even more.
Avalon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toulon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toulon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Toulon tries to circle away but Avalon has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Avalon digs a right hand into Toulon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toulon's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avalon.
Toulon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Avalon scores a nice knee to the body.
Avalon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Avalon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toulon can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toulon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avalon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Toulon takes an elbow to the temple.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toulon.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Avalon.
Toulon just misses with a punch to the body.
Toulon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avalon counters with a head kick.
Toulon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avalon, right into the meat.
Avalon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Toulon has time to react.
Avalon lands a nice hook to Toulon's body. Toulon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avalon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Avalon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toulon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Avalon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toulon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
Avalon dips to his left and cracks Toulon with an uppercut!
Toulon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toulon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalon.
Toulon misses with a double jab
and Avalon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taranga Avalon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon throws a leg kick which misses Toulon's front leg but catches the back leg as Toulon tries to avoid it.
Avalon connects with a right hand. Toulon shakes it off.
Toulon swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toulon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Avalon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avalon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Avalon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Toulon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avalon connects with the punch.
Avalon lands a head kick!
Avalon tries to clinch there but Toulon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toulon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Toulon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toulon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avalon.
Toulon walks into a stiff left hand from Avalon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avalon.
Toulon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Avalon, right into the meat.
Avalon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to clinch but Toulon is having none of it.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toulon throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avalon. That's going to slow Toulon down.
A good leg kick by Avalon.
Avalon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toulon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avalon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Toulon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon cracks the inside of Toulon's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Avalon.
Avalon scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Taranga Avalon had his way with Andre Toulon in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avalon.
Avalon throws a nice head kick!
Avalon rushes Toulon and presses him up against the cage.
Avalon missing with knees to the body.
Avalon looking to stall.
Toulon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avalon is working Toulon over against the cage.
Toulon working hard to break the clinch.
Toulon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Avalon lands a nice elbow.
Avalon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Toulon wants to get back to striking at distance but Avalon won't allow it.
Avalon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Toulon is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Avalon.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toulon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toulon is looking to break free of the clinch but Avalon has double underhooks.
Avalon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toulon backwards.
Avalon leaning against his opponent.
Avalon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avalon stalling against the cage.
Avalon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toulons head.
Avalon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Avalon presses Toulon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toulon is trying to force a seperation but Avalon has the dominant position.
Avalon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avalon lands a knee to the body.
Avalon lands an elbow just above Toulon 's eye.
Avalon is struggling to control the position.
Avalon lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Toulon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avalon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Toulon takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Toulon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Avalon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toulon avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon keeps control of Toulon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Avalon lands an elbow that stopped Toulon in his tracks for a moment.
Avalon stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avalon.
Toulon tries to break free but Avalon pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toulon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avalon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toulon's efforts to push away.
Toulon working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toulon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avalon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Avalon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Avalon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Avalon.
Andre Toulon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon cracks Toulon with a nice body shot.
Avalon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Avalon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Toulon's defenses.
The cut above Andre Toulon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Avalon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Avalon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A knee to the head by Avalon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon digs a right hand into Toulon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toulon's gas tank.
Toulon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avalon has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Avalon.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toulon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Avalon stalling in the clinch.
Avalon trying to land knees to the body.
Avalon trying to land knees to the body.
Avalon trying to stall but Toulon improves his position.
Avalon avoiding damage.
Toulon can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Toulon.
Avalon lands an elbow that stopped Toulon in his tracks for a moment.
Avalon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon working Toulon over with knees to the body.
Avalon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toulon tries to break the clinch but Avalon is controlling the position.
Toulon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avalon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taranga Avalon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Avalon 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:43
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taranga Avalon!
Taranga Avalon is the new light heavyweight champion!
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