PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bergasmarchi
vs
Lewis

181 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fight Night 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
Lewis takes a swing at Bergasmarchi's ribcage but misses.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergasmarchi.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Bergasmarchi shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Bergasmarchi.

Lewis lands a left and a right that send Bergasmarchi crashing to the mat, dazed. Lewis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bergasmarchi is rocked!

It looks like Gabriel Bergasmarchi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bergasmarchi throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Bergasmarchi ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Bergasmarchi's shoulder, as Bergasmarchi tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis throws a jab when Bergasmarchi was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergasmarchi moves away.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Bergasmarchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergasmarchi wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the pace.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Bergasmarchi is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi moves into full mount! Lewis won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Bergasmarchi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.
Lewis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bergasmarchi controls the position.
Bergasmarchi avoiding Lewis 's attempts to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to roll but Bergasmarchi sticks to his back.

Bergasmarchi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lewis turns into Bergasmarchi and is now in his guard.

Bergasmarchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bergasmarchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to stand but Bergasmarchi is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Bergasmarchi keeps moving.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.

Ray Lewis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewis as Bergasmarchi tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Bergasmarchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lewis wants to clinch up but Bergasmarchi keeps it at a distance.
Bergasmarchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Bergasmarchi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bergasmarchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Lewis is trying to control Bergasmarchi's posture but Bergasmarchi avoids it.
The strikes coming from Bergasmarchi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Bergasmarchi.
Lewis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bergasmarchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bergasmarchi wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Gabriel Bergasmarchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to remain calm as Bergasmarchi controls from the top position.
Bergasmarchi trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gabriel Bergasmarchi.
Lewis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bergasmarchi cracks Lewis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bergasmarchi ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Bergasmarchi avoids nicely.
Bergasmarchi fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis throws the left hand but Bergasmarchi avoids the punch easily.
Lewis swings for the body but Bergasmarchi moves out of range.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergasmarchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis misses with a hook. Bergasmarchi ducked under it nicely.
Lewis throws a sloppy body shot

and Bergasmarchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lewis!
Bergasmarchi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lewis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lewis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bergasmarchi is controlling him well.

Bergasmarchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Bergasmarchi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to bench press Bergasmarchi off him but Bergasmarchi keeps the position.
Lewis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergasmarchi works to advance to full mount. Lewis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bergasmarchi controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergasmarchi thowing shots but they're missing.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Bergasmarchi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Bergasmarchi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lewis leaves Bergasmarchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bergasmarchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis lands with a good body shot.
Bergasmarchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Bergasmarchi.
Danga de danga de dang - Lewis scores with a four punch combination!
Lewis looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergasmarchi is just out of range.
Bergasmarchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bergasmarchi misses with an uppercut
and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bergasmarchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bergasmarchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Lewis catches Bergasmarchi right on the button with a cross.
Bergasmarchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Bergasmarchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bergasmarchi throws a right hand that Lewis ducks under and follows up with a left that Lewis also avoids with ease.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Bergasmarchi avoids them all with ease.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bergasmarchi eats them both and turns towards Lewis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergasmarchi loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis lands with an uppercut that bounces Bergasmarchi off the cage and back into range.
Bergasmarchi swinging wildly here.
Lewis swings widly with a right hand

and Bergasmarchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bergasmarchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lewis!
Bergasmarchi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bergasmarchi misses with a head shot.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bergasmarchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bergasmarchi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi unloading with bombs!
Bergasmarchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Bergasmarchi controlling the position easily from mount.

Bergasmarchi has control of Lewis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lewis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bergasmarchi avoids the attempt from Lewis to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lewis 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!
Ray Lewis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.