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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ka'Ra LeVass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeVass is looking for the big counter here.
LeVass fails to land with a series of punches.
LeVass lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
A big left from LeVass misses.
LeVass digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeVass lands a jab.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. LeVass ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeVass darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
LeVass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
LeVass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez feints and then cracks LeVass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeVass down.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
LeVass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonzalez with a body shot.
LeVass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
LeVass moves forwards but Gonzalez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LeVass scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that LeVass ducks under and follows up with a left that LeVass also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and LeVass moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeVass.
LeVass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gonzalez rather than just go for the knockout.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeVass connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gonzalez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
LeVass bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head.
LeVass connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and LeVass moves out of range easily.
LeVass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeVass avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeVass moves away.
LeVass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzalez.
Donk. LeVass catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
LeVass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeVass blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
LeVass throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeVass.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez throws a left and a right that both miss
and LeVass counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LeVass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and LeVass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
LeVass swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from LeVass finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez swings for the body but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeVass misses with a double jab.
LeVass connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gonzalez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from LeVass.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LeVass connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by LeVass.
Gonzalez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LeVass.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but LeVass checks it.
It seemed like LeVass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass throws a big shot that misses.
LeVass slips a jab and a cross from Gonzalez.
A countering left hand to the body from LeVass misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeVass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from LeVass.
Gonzalez scores with a head kick. LeVass tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
LeVass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LeVass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
LeVass throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
LeVass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonzalez finds it's way round the side to connect with LeVass's head.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeVass counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeVass throws a series of strikes that have Gonzalez backpedaling.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by LeVass.
Gonzalez with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ka'Ra LeVass will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
LeVass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeVass avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
LeVass scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from LeVass misses its intended target.
LeVass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Ka'Ra LeVass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gonzalez is able to avoid easily.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeVass throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeVass back to the ropes. Gonzalez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that LeVass ducks under and follows up with a left that LeVass also avoids with ease.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
LeVass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LeVass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
LeVass thuds a left hand into Gonzalez's body.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
LeVass tries a head kick but it misses.
LeVass misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips a jab and a cross from LeVass.
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and LeVass counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of LeVass's head but LeVass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LeVass misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
LeVass throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeVass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
LeVass avoids a kick to the body.
LeVass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
LeVass looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but LeVass avoids it well.
A nice side step and LeVass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anthony Gonzalez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gonzalez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeVass.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and LeVass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and LeVass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeVass misses with a body shot.
LeVass punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LeVass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
LeVass misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez digs a good body shot into LeVass's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. LeVass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
LeVass works the jab nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
LeVass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LeVass lands with a hook. Gonzalez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
LeVass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
letting LeVass counter with a right hand.
LeVass misses with a wild body shot.
LeVass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeVass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
LeVass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
LeVass tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeVass looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
LeVass throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeVass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeVass blocks the body kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from LeVass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from LeVass misses.
Gonzalez throws a big counter combination but LeVass scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gonzalez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzalez drops his hands momentarily and LeVass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. LeVass does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeVass throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeVass.
Gonzalez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
LeVass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeVass throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LeVass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeVass with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from LeVass. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from LeVass.
LeVass dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by LeVass.
LeVass misses with the combination.
As LeVass looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but LeVass just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by LeVass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez walks into a straight right hand from LeVass.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and LeVass counters with a nice body shot.
LeVass moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from LeVass misses the target.
Gonzalez throws a counter high kick but LeVass was just alert enough to avoid it.
LeVass blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from LeVass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
enabling LeVass to counter with a crisp jab.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LeVass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonzalez with a body shot.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and LeVass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ka'Ra LeVass!
In his post fight interview, Ka'Ra LeVass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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RATING
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