PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasily Avsketij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lewis
vs
Avsketij

180 cm
25
176 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasily Avsketij!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Vasily Avsketij has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Avsketij blocks the low kick.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avsketij swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avsketij throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Avsketij throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throws a lazy body kick
and Avsketij counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis throws a head kick but Avsketij moves out of range.
Avsketij doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avsketij blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avsketij.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lewis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Avsketij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avsketij misses with an uppercut.
Lewis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Avsketij misses with a straight left.
Lewis tries to clinch but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but Avsketij moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Avsketij ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avsketij drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Avsketij counters with a good low kick that Lewis was not able to check.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis thinks about countering with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avsketij.
Avsketij misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avsketij looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
Avsketij ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses the jab.
Avsketij was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avsketij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Lewis.
A telegraphed right hand from Avsketij misses the target.
It looked like Lewis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis scores with a sloppy right hand. Avsketij should have avoided that one.
Avsketij is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avsketij moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Lewis lunges at Avsketij with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avsketij's hand.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Avsketij moves away and avoids it.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Avsketij's head but Avsketij sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avsketij is looking for the big counter here.
Avsketij throws a chopping leg kick but Lewis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Avsketij with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Avsketij counters with a low kick, right behind Lewis 's knee.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis throws a front kick that sends Avsketij stumbling back into the cage.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Avsketij was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avsketij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Avsketij misses with a low kick.
Lewis looks to clinch
and Avsketij counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avsketij throws a body shot but no joy.
Avsketij misses the jab.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avsketij jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
A nice side step and Avsketij releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avsketij slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Avsketij sees coming a mile off.
Avsketij looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avsketij lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a body punch but Avsketij moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Avsketij on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Avsketij coming out on top.
Lewis thuds his right hand into Avsketij's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Avsketij cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Avsketij.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avsketij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewis manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avsketij! But no joy.
Avsketij defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Avsketij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Ray Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Avsketij's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Avsketij scores with a decent looking hook.
Avsketij scores with a hook.
Avsketij jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avsketij uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Avsketij slips a jab from Lewis.
Avsketij only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avsketij displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avsketij throws out the jab.
Lewis swings for the body but Avsketij moves out of range.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
enabling Avsketij to counter with a crisp jab.
Avsketij lands a lovely overhand right.

Lewis is rocked!
Avsketij cracks Lewis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lewis falls backwards against the cage. Avsketij follows up with more strikes that drop Lewis to his knees. Avsketij keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lewis! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Avsketij!
During a confident post fight interview, Vasily Avsketij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.