PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson Battistoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson Battistoni has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Battistoni
vs
Avalon

199 cm
26
212 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Battistoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battistoni tests Avalon's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
Avalon throws a sloppy body shot
and Battistoni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
Avalon misses with a series of wild punches.
Battistoni lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Avalon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon dodges the punch combination from Battistoni.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Battistoni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon defending well as Battistoni loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Battistoni misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Battistoni enables Avalon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Battistoni manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Avalon prevents Battistoni from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Battistoni's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Avalon cracks Battistoni with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon preventing the sweep.
Avalon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Avalon lands a couple of digs.
Avalon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Battistoni is trying to control the position but Avalon postures up.
Battistoni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avalon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Avalon prevents Battistoni from standing back up.
Battistoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avalon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalon wants to control but Battistoni is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni trying to control here.
Battistoni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Battistoni is trying to stand back up but Avalon is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Battistoni scores with a nice strike.
Battistoni punishes Avalon's body with a nice straight punch.
Battistoni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Battistoni scores with a three punch combo!
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Avalon.
Battistoni looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon takes one on the button.
Avalon lands with a straight right. Battistoni didn't see that one coming.
Battistoni takes a swing at Avalon's ribcage but misses.
Avalon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battistoni misses with a body shot
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avalon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Avalon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battistoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battistoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carson Battistoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon throws a wild body kick that Battistoni sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Battistoni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avalon.
Avalon moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Battistoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Avalon.
Avalon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battistoni throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avalon! But no joy.
Avalon throws a body punch but Battistoni moves out of range.
That kick from Avalon tenderised Battistoni's leg. Battistoni is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Avalon misses the target.
Battistoni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Battistoni fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Battistoni looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
Battistoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Avalon should have avoided that one.
Avalon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battistoni.
Carson Battistoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Battistoni throws a jab but it's blocked by Avalon.
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Avalon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Battistoni cracks Avalon with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Battistoni as Avalon shoots in.
Avalon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Battistoni just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Avalon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avalon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Battistoni doesn't seem bothered though.
Battistoni throws a poor cross that misses
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battistoni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Battistoni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Battistoni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battistoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battistoni dips to his left and cracks Avalon with an uppercut!
Avalon dodges the punch combination from Battistoni.
A nice side step and Avalon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Battistoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avalon can do to turn this around?
Battistoni avoids the body shot from Avalon.
Battistoni clobbers Avalon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Battistoni backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Battistoni.
A combination from Avalon does no damage.
Carson Battistoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Battistoni misses with a double jab
enabling Avalon to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Avalon misses its intended target.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
Battistoni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battistoni throws a poor cross that misses
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battistoni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avalon.
Avalon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Battistoni rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Battistoni ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Battistoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Avalon throws a hook but Battistoni blocks it.
Battistoni throws a leg kick that misses.
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battistoni throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
Avalon looks to land a right hand but Battistoni moved out of range.
Battistoni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice combination there by Battistoni.
Battistoni works the jab nicely.
Avalon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avalon staying out of range there.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battistoni misses with an uppercut
and Avalon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Battistoni takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni misses with a hook. Avalon ducked under it nicely.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battistoni.
Avalon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avalon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Battistoni drops his hands momentarily and Avalon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Battistoni slips under a jab from Avalon.
Battistoni throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Battistoni misses with a hook
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Battistoni.
A little jabbing left from Avalon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avalon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battistoni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battistoni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avalon moves out of range as Battistoni strikes.
Battistoni misses with a straight right.
Avalon misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Battistoni misses.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni.
Battistoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avalon momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
Avalon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Battistoni.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Battistoni swings widly with a right hand
and Avalon counters with a nice body shot.
Avalon works Battistoni's body with a nice hook.
Battistoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battistoni misses with a leg kick
and Avalon counters with a nice uppercut.

Avalon shoots in and bounces Battistoni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Battistoni manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battistoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battistoni throws a right and a left that Avalon avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Avalon slips the punch.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battistoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
Battistoni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Battistoni is just out of range.
Battistoni throws a shot to the body.
Battistoni connects with a solid leg kick.
Avalon misses with a double jab.
Avalon cracks Battistoni with an open hand slap.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni.
Battistoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Avalon should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battistoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avalon momentarily.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battistoni.
Battistoni misses with a right hand
and Battistoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avalon connects with a looping right hand.
Avalon misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jarvis Avalon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Battistoni.
Battistoni lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Battistoni.
Avalon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Battistoni.
Avalon scores with a punch to the head.
Avalon slips under a jab from Battistoni.
Avalon thuds a left hand into Battistoni's body.
Battistoni missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battistoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avalon momentarily.
Avalon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battistoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Battistoni.
Avalon moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battistoni.
Battistoni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Battistoni.
Battistoni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
Avalon misses with a series of wild punches.
Avalon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
A jab from Battistoni misses.
Avalon lands a nice shot to the body.
Battistoni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Avalon.
Battistoni scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Battistoni loads up on a big right hand but Avalon slips the punch.
Avalon throws out a powerful jab.
Battistoni throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Battistoni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
Avalon lands a body shot.
Avalon scores with a hook to the body. Battistoni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalon jabs at Battistoni's body.
Avalon clobbers Battistoni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon lands with a hook. Battistoni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battistoni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Battistoni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalon cracks the inside of Battistoni's front leg.
Battistoni throws a hook to the side of Avalon's head but Avalon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avalon swings for the body but Battistoni moves out of range.
Battistoni takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avalon connects with a looping right hand.
Battistoni misses the jab.
Avalon throws out a counter right but Battistoni avoids it with no problem.
Battistoni misses with a hook to the body
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
Battistoni throws a series of punches but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Battistoni there.
Avalon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avalon slips a jab from Battistoni.
A countering left hand to the body from Avalon misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a jab when Battistoni was well out of range.
Avalon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battistoni to score with a decent uppercut.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Battistoni.
A telegraphed right hand from Battistoni misses the target.
Avalon works Battistoni's body with a nice hook.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battistoni cracks a nice hook into Avalon's ribs.
Battistoni throws out a loose jab but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battistoni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avalon in his tracks.
Avalon misses the jab.
As Avalon backs away, Battistoni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Battistoni misses with a body shot.
Avalon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Battistoni throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Battistoni throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Avalon to counter with a crisp jab.
Avalon lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Avalon. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Battistoni eats them both and turns towards Avalon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Battistoni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon moves away from the strike by Battistoni.
A punch lands to the side of Avalon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Battistoni scores with the left hand. Avalon knows he should have avoided that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avalon.
Battistoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
Battistoni throws an off balance right hand
and Avalon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battistoni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avalon.
Battistoni misses with a left hand
and Avalon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
Battistoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battistoni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avalon counters with a stiff right hand.
Avalon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battistoni misses with a right hand
and Avalon counters with a series of strikes. Battistoni will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarvis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarvis Avalon!