PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Avila (ranked 6057 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hitman (ranked 9283 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hitman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lester Avila's chin.

Avila
vs
Hitman

200 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lester Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.

Avila has picked Hitman up - he's going for a ride! Avila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman is trying to stand.
Hitman trying to control here.
Avila throwing shots but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Avila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looks to land a strike but Hitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hitman has his hands on Avila's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman is striking off his back. Avila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avila.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman is looking for a sweep. Avila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitman is trying is best to control the position here.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hitman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
Hitman postures up.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avila pulls Hitman in to control the position.
Hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard.
Hitman wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Hitman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.

Hitman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitman is in Avila's guard.
Hitman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Avila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hitman escapes and throws Avila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avila tries to bench press Hitman off him but Hitman keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman tries to stand but Avila controls the position and pulls Hitman into his guard.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avila's guard.
Hitman stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.

Avila has his foot on Hitman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Avila.
Hitman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hitman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman blocks the elbow strike.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.

Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman jumps guard but Avila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Avila has Hitman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hitman tumbling to the mat - Avila dives into Hitman's guard.
Avila won't allow Hitman to sweep him here.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitman wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman controlling the position.
Avila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Avila postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avila throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Hitman shoots in.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Hitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Hitman persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target.

Avila has managed to clinch.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila lands a couple of elbows.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Avila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Hitman working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
Hitman wants to control but Avila is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is pressing down on Avila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitman working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Avila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman trying to get back to full guard but Avila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hitman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman fails with a takedown attempt.

Hitman scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to control.
Hitman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top!

Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avila has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is trying to work for a sweep but Avila has mounted him!
Hitman is in a horrible position here. Avila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Avila landing strikes from the mount.
Avila throws some wild stikes that Hitman manages to avoid easily.
Hitman wants to hold on but Avila pushes him away.

Avila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hitman turns into him and now he's in Avila's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage.

That's four 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.
Hitman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avila controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Avila.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!