PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gio Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Audi
vs
Avila

170 cm
30
150 lbs
2 - 10 - 1

179 cm
27
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robbo Audi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gio Avila!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Audi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Avila on his heels. He'll look to pass Avila's guard now, I'm sure.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Avila has his foot on Audi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Audi works his way back into a safe position though.

Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Avila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Avila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Audi defends it easily.
Audi won't allow Avila to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila is still trying to improve position.

Avila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Audi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avila is on top in guard.

Avila stopping the sweep attempt from Audi.

Avila drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Audi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Avila has Audi in his guard.

Avila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Audi stays in close to Avila's body and controls the position.
Avila looking for a sweep. Not yet Avila, not yet.

Avila looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Audi passes into half guard.
Audi is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Audi scoring with some ground and pound.

Avila working for a triangle but Audi defends it easily.
Audi tries to stand but Avila is controlling from the bottom.
Avila keeping full guard, as Audi tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Audi defends it easily.

Avila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Audi is aware though and is defending well.
Audi stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.
Avila has a closed guard, preventing Audi from standing up.

Audi stands up from Avila's guard - Audi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Avila moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Audi, right into the meat.
Audi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avila blocks a low kick nicely.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Gio Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Audi. Avila shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Audi shoots in.
Avila is looking for the big counter here.
Audi lands a leg kick that knocks Avila off balance momentarily.
Audi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Audi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avila.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Audi has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Audi scores with a nice body kick.
Audi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Audi tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avila throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Audi throws a head kick but Avila moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Audi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Audi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avila is able to avoid easily.
Robbo Audi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avila takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Audi. Audi obviously looking to wear him down.
Audi throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Avila to counter with a crisp jab.
Audi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robbo Audi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Audi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Audi moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
Avila blocks a head kick by Audi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi fails with the takedown.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Audi, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avila. That did some damage!
Audi throws a leg kick but Avila sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avila looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Audi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Audi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Audi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
Avila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Audi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avila unleashes a big counter combination but Audi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbo Audi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Audi.
Audi throws a body kick that misses.
Avila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Audi with a poor takedown
and Avila counters with a three punch combo that has Audi backing up. Audi nods at Avila to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Audi throws a head kick that misses
and Avila counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Audi.
Audi thows a leg kick but Avila checks it
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Audi fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a one-two to the body.

Audi is rocked!
Audi misses with a takedown attempt - Avila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avila throws a counter combo.
Oh Audi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Audi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avila counters with a right hand from hell and Audi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gio Avila!
An out of breath Gio Avila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.