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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aldrei Meira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ka\'Ra LeVass was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldrei Meira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for LeVass.
Meira misses with an uppercut. LeVass saw that one coming.
LeVass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
LeVass punishes Meira's body with a nice straight punch.
LeVass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meira's coaches at GTi 888 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Meira prevents LeVass from moving into mount.
Meira tries to buck LeVass off but LeVass is having none of it.
LeVass tries to move to mount but Meira blocks the move with his legs.
LeVass tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meira looking for a sweep but LeVass has passed into full mount! Oh no!
LeVass thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
LeVass raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass throwing strikes but Meira recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Meira is looking for a sweep. LeVass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meira wants to get back to full guard.
LeVass working the head and body with strikes.
Meira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeVass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meira's head.
LeVass throws a strike but Meira avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LeVass postures up in Meira's guard and throws a big left but Meira blocks it.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass trying to control but Meira is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meira is adopting a defensive guard.
Meira is wriggling around but LeVass manages to pass to half guard.
LeVass wants to pass the guard but Meira is defending well.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meira to regain full guard.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Meira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meira pulls LeVass in close to prevent any damage.
LeVass won't allow Meira to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass is looking to work some ground and pound but Meira has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meira slips a jab from LeVass.
LeVass lands with a good body shot.
LeVass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Aldrei Meira has been cut.
LeVass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meira doesn't seem bothered though.
LeVass misses with a hook. Meira ducked under it nicely.
LeVass's coach down at Planet Granite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on LeVass's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
LeVass throws a looping overhand right but Meira ducks down to avoid it.
Meira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass lands with a good body shot.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meira moves away.
Meira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
LeVass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ka'Ra LeVass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeVass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meira's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass throws a body punch but Meira moves out of range.
It looked like Meira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeVass misses with a takedown attempt - Meira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meira moves away.
Meira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
LeVass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meira at a distance.
Meira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LeVass misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from LeVass misses.
LeVass punishes Meira's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aldrei Meira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meira half committed to a counter leg kick.
LeVass throws a right hand that Meira ducks under and follows up with a left that Meira also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Meira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meira tests LeVass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from LeVass.
LeVass shoots in for a takedown but Meira shows good takedown defense.
LeVass scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meira tries to clinch but LeVass is having none of it.
LeVass cracks Meira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Meira.
Ka'Ra LeVass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meira on his heels. He'll look to pass Meira's guard now, I'm sure.
Meira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeVass 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.
Meira wants to stand and escape but LeVass is having none of it.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeVass.
Meira keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
LeVass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass won't allow Meira to get back to his feet.
LeVass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meira wants to stand up but LeVass is controlling him.
LeVass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeVass connects with a couple of short punches.
LeVass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LeVass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meira's head.
Meira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meira has momentary wrist control but LeVass slips an elbow through the middle.
Meira working a defensive guard but LeVass manages to pass into side control anyway.
LeVass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeVass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass working the ground and pound.
LeVass cracks Meira with a big elbow.
LeVass throws a strike aimed at the side of Meira's head but Meira avoids it well.
LeVass is looking to take a break and control but Meira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Meira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meira tries to bench press LeVass off him but LeVass keeps the position.
LeVass lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meira is avoiding damage well.
Meira stops LeVass from passing to mount.
Meira tries to buck LeVass off but LeVass is having none of it.
Meira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LeVass with the ground and pound but Meira regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
LeVass working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meira is trying to stand up here but LeVass is controlling him well.
LeVass drops an elbow to the side of Meira's head.
LeVass trying to pass the guard but Meira defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aldrei Meira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Meira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LeVass misses with a body shot
and Meira counters with a straight right hand.
LeVass blocks a jab.
A punch combination from LeVass misses.
Meira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from LeVass.
Meira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeVass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meira scrambles back to his feet.
LeVass throws an off balance right hand
and Meira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeVass swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass with a jab.
LeVass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meira rather than just go for the knockout.
LeVass staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meira ducks under a wild hook from LeVass.
Aldrei Meira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meira lands a really nice looking cross but LeVass seems unphased.
LeVass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meira momentarily.
LeVass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from LeVass finds it's way through Meira's defenses.
LeVass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meira.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeVass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meira slips a jab and a cross from LeVass.
Meira throws a body punch but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass feints the counter takedown.
LeVass throws an overhand right that lands on Meira's shoulder, as Meira tries to avoid the shot.
Meira lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
LeVass misses with a looping left.
Aldrei Meira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ka'Ra LeVass is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass misses with a few strikes there.
Meira misses with a looping right.
LeVass throws a lazy uppercut
and Meira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeVass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeVass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeVass punishes Meira's body with a nice straight punch.
Meira lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Meira. No joy for LeVass on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Meira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeVass looks to land a right hand but Meira moved out of range.
Meira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass looks to land a combination but Meira avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by LeVass. Beautiful body shot.
LeVass lands an overhand right.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meira misses with a left hand
and LeVass counters with a nice body shot.
LeVass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeVass feints the counter takedown.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
LeVass misses with a hook. Meira ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass connects with a body shot that sends Meira's belly button to the back.
Meira misses with an uppercut.
LeVass tests Meira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meira missing with a left hand there. LeVass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeVass tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeVass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeVass misses with a looping left.
Meira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeVass lands with a shot to the body.
LeVass lands a jab to the nose.
LeVass fails to land the takedown.
LeVass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ka'Ra LeVass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeVass has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka'Ra LeVass!
Ka'Ra LeVass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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