PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexy Innokenti (ranked 1643 p4p, 250 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 1460 p4p, 215 weight class). Innokenti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Innokenti
vs
Avalon

189 cm
30
205 lbs
15 - 11 - 2

190 cm
35
210 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

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 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexy Innokenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innokenti throws a sloppy head kick and Avalon moves out of range easily.
Avalon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Innokenti staying out of range there.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Innokenti circles away.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Innokenti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Innokenti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Avalon.

It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
Innokenti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avalon.
Innokenti swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Avalon counter with a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Avalon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Innokenti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Innokenti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Innokenti is predictable there

and Avalon counters with a takedown into side control.
Innokenti tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon lands a shot to the body.

Avalon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Innokenti covering up well under a series of strikes from Avalon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Avalon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Innokenti is really stuck here.
Avalon throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Innokenti!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Innokenti.
Innokenti just trying to survive but Avalon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Avalon lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Avalon.
Avalon doesn't have the hooks in and Innokenti manages to turn into his guard.

Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Innokenti defends well.
Innokenti trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti stands and throws Avalon's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Innokenti tries for a kimura but Avalon is defending well.
Avalon is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Innokenti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avalon keeps working.
Avalon tries to improve position but can't.
Innokenti trying to control the position but Avalon is working away.
Avalon struggling a bit here.
Innokenti is looking to take a break and control but Avalon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Avalon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Avalon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Avalon is pressing down on Innokenti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Innokenti trying to control the position from guard on top but Avalon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Innokenti throws a big elbow that misses.

Avalon is looking for a triangle but Innokenti pushes his legs off easily.

Avalon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Innokenti defends it easily.
Innokenti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Innokenti throwing strikes but missing.
Innokenti throws a big elbow that misses.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Innokenti from controlling successfully.
Innokenti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Avalon's guard.
Avalon wants to control but Innokenti is keeping busy.

Innokenti is looking for a kimura but Avalon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Innokenti to get the leverage.
Avalon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Innokenti decides to stand and escape the position.

Avalon drives through and clinches with Innokenti against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jarvis Avalon will probably get the nod.
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!

Innokenti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon throws a jab when Innokenti was well out of range.
Innokenti looks to land a combination but Avalon avoids it well.
Avalon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avalon connects with a crisp jab.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Innokenti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avalon looks to land a left hand but Innokenti moved out of range nicely.
Innokenti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avalon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Innokenti.
A punch combination from Innokenti misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innokenti throws a sloppy head kick

and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Innokenti won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Innokenti sneaks back into half guard.
Innokenti controlling the position well.
Innokenti trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avalon wants to pass to mount but Innokenti is defending the position.
Avalon keeps trying to improve his position.
Innokenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Innokenti keeping control of the position.
Avalon prevents Innokenti from improving his position.

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.
Avalon lands strikes from half guard.
Avalon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Innokenti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Avalon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Innokenti tries to break free but Avalon pushes him back against the cage.

Innokenti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Innokenti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Innokenti throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Innokenti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Innokenti lands a left and a right that send Avalon crashing to the mat, dazed. Innokenti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Innokenti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Innokenti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Innokenti.
Alexy Innokenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
Avalon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Innokenti misses with a series of wild punches.
Innokenti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Innokenti.
Avalon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avalon lands a nice looking body shot.
Avalon misses with a straight right.
Innokenti misses with a double jab
and Avalon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Innokenti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Innokenti misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Avalon misses.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Innokenti circles away.
Innokenti throws a quick counter head kick but Avalon was just out of range.
Innokenti just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Avalon.
Avalon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Innokenti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Innokenti lands with a hook. Avalon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avalon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Innokenti fails to land with a series of punches.
Innokenti throws a series of punches but Avalon moves out of range.
Innokenti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Avalon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avalon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Innokenti is just out of range.
Innokenti moves away from the strike by Avalon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexy Innokenti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
That's time! Innokenti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Innokenti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Avalon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Innokenti.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Innokenti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Innokenti throws a series of punches but Avalon moves out of range.

Avalon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Innokenti is looking for a sweep.
Innokenti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Avalon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jarvis Avalon has got the better of the ground game so far.

Innokenti actively working from the bottom here.

Avalon is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Innokenti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Avalon is looking to advance position but Innokenti won't allow it.
Avalon thows a huge punch but Innokenti dodges it nicely.
Innokenti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Innokenti keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avalon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Innokenti keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.

Innokenti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Avalon has passed into half guard!
Avalon drops an elbow to the side of Innokenti's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is trying to control. Innokenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Innokenti is looking for a sweep. Avalon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Innokenti is trying to stand back up but Avalon is controlling him
Innokenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalon trying to control from Innokenti's half guard. Innokenti has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Avalon preventing the sweep.
Avalon prevents Innokenti from getting back to his feet.
Innokenti seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Innokenti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avalon defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon is working Innokenti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avalon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Avalon lands a couple of digs.
Innokenti keeping full guard, as Avalon tries to pass.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Innokenti manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Avalon prevents a body shot from Innokenti.
Innokenti has had enough of the clinch but Avalon keeps him there for the moment.
Avalon lands with a short shot to the head.
Innokenti tries a body shot but Avalon blocks it.

Innokenti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Innokenti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Innokenti throws a head kick that misses.
Avalon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Innokenti is fending him off so far but Avalon persists. Nope, Innokenti circles away and we're back to standing.
Innokenti throws a series of punches but Avalon avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws out a leg kick but Innokenti moves out of range and Avalon only half commits.
A jab from Avalon finds it's way through Innokenti's defenses.
No joy there for Avalon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avalon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Innokenti. Innokenti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avalon throws a hook to the side of Innokenti's head but Innokenti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Innokenti tries a head kick but it misses.
Avalon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Innokenti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avalon avoids the head kick by Innokenti.
Avalon with the counter takedown but Innokenti avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Innokenti. Those never looked like landing.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Innokenti throws a big counter combination but Avalon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Innokenti throws a head kick but Avalon moves out of range.
Innokenti looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.
Innokenti misses with a double jab
and Avalon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarvis Avalon.
I think Avalon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarvis Avalon!
Jarvis Avalon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Alexy Innokenti had this to say: 'Damn, it feels as if I have lost my mojo.. '.