PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Avila (ranked 242 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Israel Carlson (ranked 35 p4p, 269 weight class). Carlson has chosen Bonecracker/ Shocore as his entrance music. Israel Carlson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Avila
vs
Carlson

177 cm
25
180
12 - 7 - 0

179 cm
25
168
3 - 1 - 2

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Carlson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avila throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carlson.
Carlson tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carlson or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Avila misses with a double jab

and Carlson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Avila misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila lands a body punch.

Carlson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila wants to control but Carlson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Carlson is looking to take a break and control but Avila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avila tries to improve position but can't.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.
Carlson scores with punches from side control.
Carlson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carlson working the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Avila works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Carlson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Avila to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila pulls Carlson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Avila keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
Carlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carlson is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Carlson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Avila regains half guard, as Carlson was trying to land strikes.
Avila is not content to let Carlson control the position.

Carlson seems to be working for a kimura but Avila defends the submission attempt.
Avila avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson.
Avila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carlson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carlson works his way into side control.
Carlson cracks Avila with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Avila managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlson.
Avila is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
Avila avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carlson.
Sloppy strikes there by Carlson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Carlson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Avila, who protects the arm well.
Carlson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Avila some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Carlson throws a shot from downtown. Avila moves away and avoids it.
Carlson with a nice cross.
Carlson tries to score with a low kick but Avila moves his leg out of the way.
Carlson misses with a takedown
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Carlson is predictable there
and Avila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carlson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avila is looking to slow Carlson down with leg kicks.
Carlson throws a sloppy head kick and Avila moves out of range easily.
Avila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carlson throws a lazy body kick
and Avila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avila can pounce on him.
Carlson dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Carlson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson throws a leg kick but Avila checks it.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson takes a swing at Avila's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Carlson down.
Carlson misses with a hook. Avila ducked under it nicely.
Carlson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avila misses with a straight right.
Carlson moves forwards but Avila connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Carlson gets a double leg takedown into Avila's guard.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila pulls Carlson in close to prevent any damage.
Carlson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson throws a big right hand that misses.
Avila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Avila has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson throwing strikes from guard but Avila blocks nicely.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Israel Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.
Avila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avila is trying to keep Carlson in close.
Avila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carlson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Carlson landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlson stands up over Avila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Carlson scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlson with a nice head shot there.
Avila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carlson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carlson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson is pushing down on Avila's leg trying to pass to half guard. Avila is fighting to maintain full guard but Carlson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carlson controlling the action here.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Avila's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Israel Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Avila throws a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Avila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlson is able to avoid easily.
Carlson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carlson tries to bum rush Avila with a series of wild strikes but Avila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Carlson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlson scores with a jab. Avila acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carlson tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Carlson lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlson dives in for a single leg takedown but Avila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carlson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlson moves away.
Carlson throws a lazy uppercut
and Avila counters with a low kick, right behind Carlson 's knee.
Avila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlson misses with a leg kick
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson misses with an uppercut
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Carlson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carlson swings widly with a right hand
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carlson misses with a kick to the body
and Avila counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carlson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
Israel Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense.
Carlson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julian Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
Avila moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlson.
Avila throwing a counter right hand but Carlson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlson was well out of range. Poor timing from Avila.
Carlson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila throws a leg kick that misses.
Avila checks the leg kick.
Avila appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carlson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avila half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carlson misses with a low kick as Avila jumps back.
Carlson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Carlson.
A low kick from Carlson misses
and Avila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Carlson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlson.
Avila connects with a nice looking jab.
Carlson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looks to throw a body kick
and Avila counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila throws the kick towards the body but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avila pinned against the cage. Avila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avila swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Julian Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Carlson.
Avila blocks a jab.
Avila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carlson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carlson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carlson throws a low kick, looking for Avila's leg but Avila calmly moves out of range.
Avila staying out of range there.
Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avila attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Carlson rushes Avila and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avila unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Avila lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carlson blocks an uppercut.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israel Carlson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlson trying to land knees to the body.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avila lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Avila scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Avila utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlson takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Avila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlson 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Carlson!
Our winner, Israel Carlson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.