PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taranga Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustine comes to the cage accompanied by The Stooges - I Wanna Be Your Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Augustine
vs
Avalon

193 cm
23
216 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
21
215 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Augustine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taranga Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustine shoots in and drives through. Avalon sprawls well.
Augustine misses with a wild body shot.
Augustine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Augustine.
Augustine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Augustine pushes him off.
Augustine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Avalon misses.
Augustine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tim Augustine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augustine ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Augustine 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.
Augustine looks for the body kick but Avalon saw that one coming.
Avalon takes one on the button.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Augustine.
Augustine looks to land a combination but Avalon avoids it well.
Avalon takes a swing at Augustine's ribcage but misses.
Augustine moves forwards but Avalon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avalon catches Augustine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taranga Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avalon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avalon wants it to stay on the feet.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Augustine slips the punch.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustine is breathing heavily.
Augustine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avalon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Augustine's head.
The crowd cheers as Avalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustine doesn't seem phased though.
Augustine ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Augustine saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Avalon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Avalon there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Augustine.
The crowd cheers as Avalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Augustine doesn't seem phased though.

Avalon cracks Augustine with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Augustine looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Avalon finish him?
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Avalon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Augustine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Avalon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Augustine sprawling to the canvas! Augustine rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Avalon finish him?!

Augustine is rocked!

Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Augustine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Avalon has Augustine pressed against the cage.
Augustine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.
Avalon presses Augustine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Augustine looking to slow down the pace here.
Avalon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Avalon.
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 stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avalon lands a good knee to the midsection. Augustine won't want to take too many of those.
Avalon stalling.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon stalling against the cage.
Avalon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Avalon effectively controlling the action here.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustine.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Avalon lands a body punch.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustine.
Avalon lands a body punch.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Avalon slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon stalling in the clinch.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taranga Avalon 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.

Avalon scores with a jab to the body.
Avalon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Augustine misses.
Avalon lands a really nice looking cross but Augustine seems unphased.
Avalon jabs at Augustine's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon catches Augustine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Augustine saw that one coming.
Avalon misses the body punch
and Augustine counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Augustine or perhaps it was just good defense by Avalon which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augustine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avalon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avalon scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Avalon scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avalon.
Avalon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Augustine wants to get back to striking at distance but Avalon won't allow it.
Avalon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avalon blocks a body shot from Augustine.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Augustine fails to land.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Avalon has Augustine pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Avalon effectively controlling the action here.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avalon blocks the elbow strike.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon blocking some punches.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Augustine misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Augustine being controlled against the cage.
Augustine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Augustine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Avalon lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Avalon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Avalon.
A right hand to the body from Avalon.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
Taranga Avalon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avalon.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Augustine pushes off an throws an elbow but Avalon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Augustine being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avalon.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Augustine prevents a body shot from Avalon.
Augustine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon lands a knee to the body.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avalon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Augustine misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Augustine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Avalon.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avalon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Augustine up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
Avalon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taranga Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Avalon looks to land a left hand but Augustine moved out of range nicely.
Augustine doesn't manage to clinch there - Avalon circles away.
Avalon throws a hook but Augustine blocks it.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Augustine ducks down to avoid it.
Augustine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avalon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustine.
Augustine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avalon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augustine looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
A jab lands there for Augustine.

Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Avalon blocks a body shot from Augustine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Augustine.
A head punch on the inside from Augustine fails to land.
Augustine tries to stall but Avalon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avalon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Avalon has Augustine pressed against the cage.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Avalon.
Avalon struggles to land a body shot inside as Augustine controls his hands.
Augustine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Avalon pushes Augustine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Augustine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avalon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustine.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avalon presses Augustine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Avalon leaning against his opponent.
Avalon missing with knees to the body.
Avalon presses Augustine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Augustine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
Avalon missing with knees to the body.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
Avalon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avalon lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Augustine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Avalon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Avalon works on Augustine's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
Avalon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Augustine misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.
Augustine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Augustine tries to work over Avalon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon is working Augustine over against the cage.
Avalon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augustine or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avalon as Augustine tries to tie him up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Avalon - that landed with a thud.
Avalon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avalon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon stalling against the cage.
Augustine throws an elbow but it misses.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Avalon lands a knee to the body.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
Avalon avoiding damage as Augustine throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustine.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avalon lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Augustine.
Avalon lands a knee to the body.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avalon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
Avalon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Avalon lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taranga Avalon really 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.

Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Augustine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalon circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon avoids the head kick by Augustine.
Augustine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
No joy there for Augustine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augustine misses with a straight right.
Augustine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Avalon misses.
Tim Augustine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Avalon moves into range and clinches up with Augustine.
A head punch on the inside from Augustine fails to land.
Augustine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Augustine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Augustine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avalon misses with a body punch.
Come on Avalon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Augustine has a couple of punches blocked by Avalon.
Avalon is pressed up against the cage. Augustine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avalon down to the mat. Avalon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon thows a body shot but no joy.
Avalon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Avalon closes the distance and clinches.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Augustine lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Taranga Avalon has been cut.
Avalon avoiding damage.
Augustine throws an elbow but it misses.
Avalon avoids the elbow strike from Augustine, against the cage.
Avalon misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Augustine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon tries to work over Augustine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Augustine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avalon looks to land a left hand but Augustine moved out of range nicely.
Augustine misses with a body shot
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avalon throws a chopping leg kick but Augustine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a jab when Augustine was well out of range.
Augustine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Augustine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustine misses the shot to the body.
Avalon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augustine momentarily.
Avalon lands with a nice body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Augustine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustine swinging wildly here.
Avalon takes one to the chin there.
Augustine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Augustine throws a lazy right hand but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustine scores with the left hand. Avalon knows he should have avoided that one.
Augustine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
A good leg kick by Augustine.
Avalon throws a body punch but Augustine moves out of range.
Augustine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Augustine throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Augustine. Avalon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustine is looking to score with low kicks.
Augustine tries to clinch but Avalon is having none of it.
Augustine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Augustine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustine misses with a looping left.
Augustine swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Augustine.
Avalon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustine looks to land a combination but Avalon avoids it well.
Augustine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avalon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Augustine checks a leg kick.
Augustine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Augustine misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Avalon misses.
Augustine tries to close the distance and clinch but Avalon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avalon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Avalon misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Augustine slips a straight right by Avalon.
Donk. Avalon catches Augustine right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustine misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taranga Avalon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Taranga Avalon'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. This is the final round!

Avalon feints and then cracks Augustine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Augustine down.

Avalon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Augustine, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon cracks Augustine with a nice body shot.
Augustine working aggressively here.
Augustine tries to score a body lock takedown but Avalon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Augustine throws a head punch that misses.
Augustine letting Avalon take a breather here.
Avalon pushes Augustine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Augustine throws a punch but it's blocked by Avalon.
Avalon blocks an uppercut.
Augustine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Augustine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Augustine to work.
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.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Avalon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augustine or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands a knee to the body.
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Avalon pushes Augustine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avalon is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augustine or not.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
Avalon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Augustine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustine letting Avalon take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Augustine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avalon tries to land knees in the clinch but Augustine avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
A right hand to the body from Avalon.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon pushes Augustine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Avalon.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Avalon obliges.
A right hook to the body lands for Avalon.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Avalon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avalon.
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Avalon is leaning against Augustine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Augustine looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Avalon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augustine or not.
Avalon presses Augustine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avalon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avalon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Avalon.
Augustine is looking to control Avalon's arms but Avalon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Augustine has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
Avalon digs a right hand underneath Augustine's ribcage. Augustine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Avalon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
Avalon presses Augustine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avalon pushes Augustine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Avalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Augustine or not.
Avalon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Avalon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Avalon as the two fighters clinch.
Tim Augustine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Avalon.
A bit of stalling here from Avalon.
Avalon lands a shot to the body.
Avalon gets underhooks to prevent Augustine's takedown attempt.
Augustine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Avalon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avalon digs a right hand into Augustine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustine's gas tank.
Avalon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avalon lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taranga Avalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avalon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 41:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 41:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taranga Avalon! Taranga Avalon retains his light heavyweight title!