PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Avreli
vs
Ryback

187 cm
27
275 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

195 cm
32
280 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avreli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryback digs a good hook to Avreli's body.
Ryback is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryback looks to land a left hand but Avreli moved out of range nicely.
Avreli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryback misses the jab.
Ryback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryback.
A big right from Avreli misses.
Ryback looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryback walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avreli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryback misses with a looping left.
Avreli jabs at Ryback's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.

Avreli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Avreli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here as Avreli stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Avreli lands an elbow.
Avreli landing a few strikes.
Ryback is looking to reverse the position.
Ryback taking a bit of punishment here - Avreli scoring with strikes.
Avreli working away.
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.
Ryback taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ryback is avoiding damage well.
Avreli working away.
Ryback parries the strikes from Avreli easily there. Avreli is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ryback to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Avreli.
Avreli trying to control the position but Ryback is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryback some visible discomfort.
Avreli 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.
Avreli looks up at the clock and then as Ryback takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Avreli smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avreli happy to just control the position for now.
Ryback is working to avoid the ground and pound but Avreli connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is staying tight to Ryback's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Avreli working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Ryback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli in side control, throwing shots but Ryback defends.
Avreli works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avreli lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avreli's best efforts.
Avreli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avreli working the head and body with strikes.
Avreli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryback tries to roll over but Avreli keeps him under control.
Avreli trying to control from Ryback's half guard. Ryback has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryback avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Avreli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ryback throws a leg kick that is checked
and Avreli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryback swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Avreli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryback.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback misses with a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryback misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avreli.
Ryback checks a leg kick nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avreli or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryback, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Avreli.
A leg kick checked by Avreli.
Avreli dodges the punch combination from Ryback.
Mark Avreli is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ryback misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback moves away from the strike by Avreli.
Avreli connects with the punch.
Avreli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryback.
Ryback moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryback avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avreli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryback misses with a leg kick
and Avreli counters with a two punch combo.
Avreli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Avreli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ryback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryback throws a leg kick

and Avreli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avreli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Avreli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryback can do to turn this around?
Avreli looking to sit in guard and control but Ryback gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Avreli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryback preventing the sweep.
Avreli keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Ryback won't allow Avreli to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli managing to control the position.
Ryback throws a strike but Avreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ryback has his foot on Avreli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avreli works his way back into a safe position though.
Avreli postures up.
Avreli throws a strike but Ryback rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Avreli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryback escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avreli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Avreli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryback looking to control but Avreli passes into half guard.
Avreli thows a huge punch but Ryback dodges it nicely.
Avreli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryback!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli prevents Ryback from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Avreli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryback looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avreli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryback misses with a head kick.
Avreli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
A clash of legs there as Avreli blocks the low kick.
That kick from Ryback tenderised Avreli's leg. Avreli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avreli scores with a nice head shot.
Avreli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Ryback.
Avreli stuns Ryback with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avreli cracks Ryback with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Ryback misses.
Ryback takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Avreli's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Avreli checks a leg kick.

Avreli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avreli working over Ryback with some ground and pound. Ryback looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryback blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avreli.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Avreli connects with a nice short shot to Ryback's temple.
Avreli winds up and cracks Ryback with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli trying to control the action but Ryback is working from the bottom.
Ryback is looking for a sweep. Avreli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Avreli.
Ryback is looking to improve his position.
Avreli with the ground and pound but Ryback uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Ryback throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Avreli escapes and throws Ryback's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryback is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli landing a few strikes.
Ryback tries to bench press Avreli off him but Avreli keeps the position.
Avreli fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ryback takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Avreli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryback some visible discomfort.
Ryback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avreli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Avreli working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Avreli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Check out the look on Avreli's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avreli is working Ryback over with some ground and pound from side control.
Avreli working the ground and pound.
Avreli grinds an elbow into Ryback's temple.
Avreli working the head and body with strikes.
Mark Avreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avreli is putting a hurting on Ryback here, landing some big shots from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avreli tries to move to mount but Ryback blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Avreli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Casey Ryback's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Avreli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryback manages to avoid it.
Avreli scores with the left hand. Ryback knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryback throws a shot from downtown. Avreli moves away and avoids it.
Ryback on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avreli misses with a wild body shot.
Avreli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryback.
Avreli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryback on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback slips under a jab from Avreli.
Ryback shoots for a takedown but Avreli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avreli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryback.
Ryback misses the body punch
and Avreli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryback cracks Avreli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryback thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryback throws a lazy uppercut

and Avreli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryback! Avreli lets Ryback back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Ryback is rocked!
Ryback is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avreli lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ryback head around and knocks him out cold! Avreli hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Avreli!
Mark Avreli retains his heavyweight title!