GAMMA #47 White vs Lewis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheez Itz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Eric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheez Itz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Itz
vs
Eric

193 cm
18
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheez Itz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Eric!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Itz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Eric is rocked!
Eric looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Itz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eric is still in real trouble! Can Itz finish him?
Itz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Itz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Eric's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cheez Itz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mounds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mounds comes to the cage accompanied by "Automatic" by Less Than Jake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mounds
vs
Silva

192 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

197 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Mounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Mounds catches Silva right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Ryan Silva has been cut.
Mounds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mounds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva tries to clinch up but Mounds circles away and keeps his distance.

Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mounds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Mounds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.

Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Mounds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mounds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mounds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mounds lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mounds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mounds lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Mounds sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ray Mounds!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bombinksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Heymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bombinksi comes to the cage accompanied by Rig Veda. Heymen has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. Jonathan Heymen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bombinksi
vs
Heymen

183 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Bombinksi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Heymen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bombinksi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heymen sprawls well initially but Bombinksi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Heymen is holding on to half guard well.

Bombinksi is trying to work for a kimura but Heymen is defending well.
Bombinksi trying to mount his opponent but Heymen defends it.

Bombinksi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Heymen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bombinksi is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bombinksi is looking for a kimura but Heymen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bombinksi to get the leverage.
Heymen trying to control here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Heymen moves in looking to clinch but Bombinksi pushes him off.

Heymen gets caught flat footed, as Bombinksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bombinksi trying to control but Heymen is working from the bottom.
Bombinksi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heymen is keeping the position for now.
Bombinksi slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bombinksi is working for a submission of some sort.
Heymen tries to roll over but Bombinksi keeps him under control.

Bombinksi is trying for a kimura here. Heymen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bombinksi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erik Bombinksi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiki Kazzaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir kurochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazzaro comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kazzaro
vs
kurochenko

186 cm
18
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiki Kazzaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladmir kurochenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazzaro lands a head kick that stumbles kurochenko and the fighters go to the mat.

kurochenko is rocked!

It looks like Vladmir kurochenko has been cut.
kurochenko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kazzaro trying to control the position from guard on top but kurochenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kurochenko is still in real trouble! Can Kazzaro finish him?
kurochenko keeping full guard, as Kazzaro tries to pass.
kurochenko seems to have recovered his senses.
kurochenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kazzaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kurochenko on the ground.

Kazzaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazzaro wanted to stand there but kurochenko had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kurochenko keeping moving, preventing Kazzaro from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazzaro throws a right hand that kurochenko ducks under and follows up with a left that kurochenko also avoids with ease.
Kiki Kazzaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for kurochenko with that takedown attempt.
Kazzaro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
kurochenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro connects with a vicious head kick that knocks kurochenko to the floor! Kazzaro dives in looking for the finish!

kurochenko actively working from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries to stand but his hand is stuck under kurochenko.
kurochenko is staying active underneath Kazzaro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
kurochenko flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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.
kurochenko gets back to full guard.
kurochenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazzaro is one step ahead there.

kurochenko is looking for a triangle but Kazzaro pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiki Kazzaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir kurochenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.

Kazzaro gets a clinch.
Kazzaro lands an elbow inside that kurochenko shrugs off.
Kazzaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but kurochenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Kazzaro.

Kazzaro breaks the clinch.
Kazzaro looks to land a body kick but kurochenko moved away.
Nice shot lands for Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a body punch but kurochenko moves out of range.
Kazzaro keeps kurochenko at a distance using the push kick.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazzaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazzaro moves in looking to clinch but kurochenko pushes him off.
Kazzaro throws the kick towards the body but kurochenko avoids it.
Kiki Kazzaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazzaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazzaro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of kurochenko's head.
Kazzaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
kurochenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A punch lands to the side of kurochenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.
Kazzaro looks for the body kick but kurochenko saw that one coming.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses.
Kazzaro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of kurochenko's head.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kurochenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kazzaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from kurochenko.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazzaro misses with a head kick.
Kazzaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiki Kazzaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
kurochenko avoids the head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazzaro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of kurochenko's head.
Kazzaro misses with a head kick.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazzaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazzaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazzaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazzaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiki Kazzaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladmir kurochenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.
Kazzaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before kurochenko has time to react.
Kazzaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Kazzaro.
Kazzaro tries a head kick but it misses.
kurochenko blocks a head kick by Kazzaro.

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

Kazzaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Kazzaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazzaro throws a sloppy head kick and kurochenko moves out of range easily.

kurochenko has closed the distance and engaged Kazzaro in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kazzaro manages to break the clinch.

kurochenko closes the distance and clinches.
kurochenko wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

kurochenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kazzaro is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.

kurochenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
kurochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazzaro is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as kurochenko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kazzaro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kurochenko wants to control the pace but Kazzaro is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazzaro tries to hold on but kurochenko pushes him away.

kurochenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kazzaro turns into him and now he's in kurochenko's guard.
kurochenko keeping moving, preventing Kazzaro from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazzaro wants to stand and escape but instead kurochenko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir kurochenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kazzaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiki Kazzaro!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemar Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Ready to Fight. Perry has chosen Substitute as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Perry

195 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Plays chess

Fight 4 America

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemar Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Perry!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Perry's defenses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Perry is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Perry crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Perry is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lemar Johnson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by House Of pain - Jump Around. White has chosen Doperide by Saliva as his entrance music. 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
White

190 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lennon Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake White!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
White shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennon Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake White.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
Lewis lands with a right that hurts White. White looks to clinch but Lewis throws a short knee that drops White. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lennon Lewis!
Lennon Lewis is the new light heavyweight champion!