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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Legend Zatoichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zatoichi has chosen Sixty Seconds To ..... as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
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, The Legend Zatoichi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeVass.
LeVass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Planet Granite in the buildup to the fight.
LeVass loads up on a big right hand but Zatoichi slips the punch.
Zatoichi takes one on the button.
Zatoichi thuds his right hand into LeVass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
LeVass scores with a nice head shot.
LeVass blocks a low kick nicely.
LeVass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zatoichi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zatoichi closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zatoichi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeVass prevents a body shot from Zatoichi.
LeVass tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zatoichi smiles and moves away.
Zatoichi lands with a nice body kick.
LeVass dips to his left and cracks Zatoichi with an uppercut!
Zatoichi clobbers LeVass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zatoichi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zatoichi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Zatoichi.
LeVass slips under a jab.
Zatoichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zatoichi throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass appears to be looking for a big counter.
LeVass moves out of range as Zatoichi strikes.
Zatoichi cracks the inside of LeVass's front leg.
LeVass lands with a hook. Zatoichi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zatoichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeVass feinted with a counter takedown.
LeVass tries to keep at a distance but Zatoichi has taken the fight into the clinch.
LeVass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zatoichi pushes LeVass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from LeVass - that landed with a thud.
Zatoichi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass pulls guard.
LeVass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zatoichi is one step ahead there.
LeVass seems keen to control Zatoichi's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zatoichi is stalling in the full guard.
LeVass keeping moving, preventing Zatoichi from controlling successfully.
Zatoichi postures up.
Zatoichi 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.
Zatoichi trying to control but LeVass is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Zatoichi controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
LeVass defending well as Zatoichi loads up on a big left hand.
Zatoichi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zatoichi misses with a body kick.
LeVass throws a hook but Zatoichi avoids it easily.
Zatoichi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Legend Zatoichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zatoichi scores with a sloppy right hand. LeVass should have avoided that one.
Zatoichi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zatoichi throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by LeVass.
LeVass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zatoichi tries to clinch but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zatoichi throws out the jab.
Zatoichi scores with a nice head shot.
Zatoichi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zatoichi throws a right hand that LeVass ducks under and follows up with a left that LeVass also avoids with ease.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Zatoichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ka'Ra LeVass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeVass lands with a right hand.
Zatoichi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zatoichi moves out of range of the strikes.
LeVass has a takedown stuffed.
Zatoichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeVass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zatoichi misses with a hook.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
LeVass sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zatoichi takes the fight into the clinch.
LeVass wants to get back to striking at distance but Zatoichi won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Legend Zatoichi will probably get the nod.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Zatoichi.
Zatoichi misses with a double jab.
LeVass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zatoichi. Zatoichi obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeVass, as that shot connected.
Zatoichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeVass.
LeVass throws an overhand right that lands on Zatoichi's shoulder, as Zatoichi tries to avoid the shot.
LeVass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatoichi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LeVass moves out of range of the body kick from Zatoichi.
LeVass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zatoichi defending against the ground and pound.
LeVass lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass scoring with punches from side control.
LeVass scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zatoichi to see if he's OK.
LeVass cracks Zatoichi with a big right hand but Zatoichi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatoichi tries to bench press LeVass off him but LeVass keeps the position.
LeVass working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zatoichi down.
Zatoichi tries to bench press LeVass off him but LeVass keeps the position.
Zatoichi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zatoichi struggling a bit here.
LeVass landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
LeVass trying to control the position but Zatoichi is working away.
Zatoichi is looking for a sweep.
LeVass trying to control the action but Zatoichi is working from the bottom.
LeVass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatoichi can do to turn this around?
Zatoichi manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeVass's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zatoichi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LeVass working the head and body with strikes.
LeVass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeVass has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeVass raining down hammerfists from mount.
LeVass prevents Zatoichi from getting the reversal.
LeVass tries to control but Zatoichi wriggling away.
Zatoichi working to try and regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeVass working the ground and pound effectively.
Ka'Ra LeVass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, LeVass cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LeVass lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zatoichi is trying desperately to improve position.
LeVass dominating with strikes here.
Zatoichi is in a horrible position here. LeVass smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass with a couple of short strikes.
Zatoichi is trying desperately to improve position.
LeVass cracks Zatoichi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatoichi is trying to escape the mount.
LeVass landing punches.
LeVass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LeVass working Zatoichi over with strikes here.
LeVass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zatoichi is looking to escape.
LeVass lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that second round.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeVass.
Zatoichi tries to clinch there but LeVass circles away.
Zatoichi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zatoichi staying out of range there.
Zatoichi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zatoichi.
LeVass throws an off balance right hand
and Zatoichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeVass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LeVass lands a nice shot to the body.
LeVass misses with a hook
and Zatoichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeVass connects with a right hand. Zatoichi shakes it off.
LeVass slips under a jab.
LeVass misses with a lunging right hand
and Zatoichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zatoichi misses with a straight left.
Zatoichi throws the kick towards the body but LeVass avoids it.
LeVass blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass throws a hook to the side of Zatoichi's head but Zatoichi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zatoichi lands a nice looking body kick.
LeVass lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Zatoichi coming out on top.
LeVass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zatoichi throws out the jab.
LeVass lands an overhand right.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
LeVass moves out of range of the body kick from Zatoichi.
LeVass catches Zatoichi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zatoichi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
LeVass misses with a wild body shot.
Zatoichi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
LeVass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zatoichi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeVass with a body shot.
Ka'Ra LeVass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zatoichi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zatoichi has managed to clinch.
Zatoichi is pressed up against the cage. LeVass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zatoichi down to the mat. Zatoichi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zatoichi.
Zatoichi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeVass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zatoichi.
LeVass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zatoichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
LeVass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
LeVass misses with a hook. Zatoichi ducked under it nicely.
Zatoichi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeVass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zatoichi counters with a solid body kick.
LeVass walks into a straight right hand from Zatoichi.
Zatoichi tries to clinch but LeVass moves out of range.
Zatoichi fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like LeVass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeVass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeVass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeVass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zatoichi thumps LeVass with a low kick.
Zatoichi throws a body punch but LeVass moves out of range.
Ka'Ra LeVass is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatoichi throws a head kick that misses.
LeVass misses the jab.
Zatoichi loads up on a big right hand but LeVass slips the punch.
Zatoichi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zatoichi walks into a straight right hand from LeVass.
LeVass connects with a right hand. Zatoichi shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Zatoichi. Those never looked like landing.
Zatoichi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LeVass finds it's way round the side to connect with Zatoichi's head.
LeVass connects with a body shot that sends Zatoichi's belly button to the back.
LeVass misses with a looping left.
Zatoichi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zatoichi scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatoichi slips under a jab.
LeVass blocks a head kick by Zatoichi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass scores with a hook.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Zatoichi is just out of range.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Zatoichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zatoichi throws a shot from downtown. LeVass moves away and avoids it.
LeVass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zatoichi throws out the jab.
Zatoichi stalks LeVass and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeVass's face. LeVass staggers backwards, shaken.
Zatoichi misses with a body kick.
LeVass blocks a jab.
Zatoichi slips a straight right by LeVass.
LeVass throws a looping overhand right but Zatoichi ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeVass scores with a shot to the body.
LeVass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeVass dips to his left and cracks Zatoichi with an uppercut!
The fighters circle momentarily. Zatoichi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ka'Ra LeVass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeVass 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka'Ra LeVass!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ka'Ra LeVass thanked Maximum Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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