PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Barbarossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Avalon
vs
Barbarossa

187 cm
31
205 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

186 cm
29
200 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, James Avalon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Barbarossa!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Avalon both land. Nice combination.

Avalon dives in and scores a takedown into Barbarossa's guard.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Barbarossa keeps moving.

Avalon has gone for a leg lock! Barbarossa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Avalon's guard.

Avalon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalon pulls Barbarossa in close to prevent any damage.
Avalon is looking to sweep but instead, Barbarossa has passed into half guard.
Barbarossa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Avalon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon wants to get back to full guard but Barbarossa has passed into side control.

Barbarossa decides to stand back up. Barbarossa steps back and let's Avalon get back to his feet.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Barbarossa avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Avalon lands.
Avalon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbarossa.

It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbarossa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbarossa.
Avalon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbarossa manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Barbarossa misses.
Barbarossa needs to keep his hands up - Avalon had a free shot at his head there.
Barbarossa fails to land with a series of punches.
Avalon misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Avalon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbarossa doesn't seem phased though.

Avalon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barbarossa was covering up waiting for the punch and Avalon finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarossa is pulling down on Avalon's head to control his posture.
Avalon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbarossa gets back to half guard.
Avalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbarossa's head.

Avalon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbarossa is just riding it out for now. Avalon eventually gives up the hold.

Avalon in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barbarossa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Avalon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Avalon!
James Avalon is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Avalon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.