PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LeVass
vs
Haack

181 cm
25
176 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
183 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 8 - 2 - 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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Haack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Haack is just out of range.
Haack replies with a solid counter kick to the body but LeVass blocks it well.
LeVass ducks under a wild hook from Haack.
Haack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Haack.
Haack scores with a jab to the body.
Haack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeVass throws the left hand but Haack avoids the punch easily.
Haack thinks about the counter body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Haack does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Haack.
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!
Haack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haack misses the shot to the body.
Haack throws a low kick but LeVass avoids it.
LeVass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from LeVass misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for LeVass.
LeVass blocks the body kick.
Haack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeVass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Haack tenderised LeVass's leg. LeVass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeVass throws out the jab.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
LeVass misses with a takedown attempt
and Haack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
LeVass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haack is able to avoid easily.
LeVass swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haack lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haack throws a good cross that connects.
LeVass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Haack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haack lands an overhand right.
LeVass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeVass takes a swing at Haack's ribcage but misses.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haack.
Haack scores with a crisp jab that stopped LeVass in his tracks.
Haack throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass is looking to wear down Haack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

LeVass scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LeVass is looking to take a break and control but Haack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeVass takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LeVass is nestled in close to Haack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LeVass lands a nice short elbow.
LeVass trying to control from half guard but Haack is working away.
Haack regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haack seems keen to control LeVass's posture.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Haack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

LeVass has his hands on Haack's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeVass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeVass wants to sweep but no luck.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack dominated that round.
That's time! LeVass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Haack throws a head kick but LeVass moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haack.
Andre Haack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeVass throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
LeVass misses with a left hand
and Haack counters with a leg kick.
LeVass misses with a leg kick.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Haack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haack is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haack. LeVass does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haack manages to avoid it.
Haack misses the body punch

and LeVass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LeVass throws a strike but Haack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

LeVass keeping full guard, as Haack tries to pass.
LeVass pulls Haack in close to prevent any damage.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack wants to stand but LeVass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haack is fighting to break LeVass's control of his arms but LeVass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass wants to sweep here but Haack controlling him for the moment.
Haack controls from within his opponent's guard.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeVass controls Haack momentarily but Haack frees himself.
Haack preventing the sweep.
LeVass working a defensive guard here.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haack manages to get himself to full guard.

Haack controlling LeVass's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeVass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haack keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haack looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeVass is one step ahead there.
LeVass looking to pass the guard.
LeVass trying to control but Haack is working from the bottom.
LeVass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haack wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haack swings for the body but LeVass moves out of range.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Haack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.
Haack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass throws a body punch but Haack moves out of range.
Haack lands a jab.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeVass.
Haack pushes LeVass away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeVass. Haack does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeVass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Haack counter with a right hand.
Haack connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LeVass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haack connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Haack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Haack.
Haack misses with a body kick.
No joy there for LeVass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haack moves away.
Haack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack misses the body punch
and Haack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeVass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haack sprawls and moves away.
LeVass throws a hook but Haack avoids it easily.
Haack thumps LeVass with a low kick.
Haack tries to land a front kick but LeVass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haack misses with an uppercut
and LeVass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haack moves out of range of the leg kick from LeVass.
Haack misses with an uppercut.
LeVass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LeVass thuds his right hand into Haack's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Haack is predictable there

and LeVass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass is thwarting Haack's attempts to control the position.
Haack is looking for a sweep. LeVass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass working over Haack with some ground and pound. Haack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeVass.
Haack is looking to escape.
LeVass is looking to stall here but Haack recovers full guard.
Ka'Ra LeVass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ka'Ra LeVass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Haack 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LeVass postures up in Haack's guard and throws a big left but Haack blocks it.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Haack keeps moving.
LeVass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haack has momentary wrist control but LeVass slips an elbow through the middle.
Haack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass looking to sit in guard and control but Haack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

LeVass is looking to sweep but instead, Haack has passed into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass is looking for a sweep. Haack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LeVass is trying is best to control the position here.
Haack controlling the action here.
Haack wants to free his trapped foot but LeVass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeVass wants to control but Haack is keeping busy.
LeVass wants to improve his position but Haack is controlling well.
Haack wants to pass to mount but LeVass is defending the position.

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.
LeVass tries to get to full guard but Haack has control of the leg.
LeVass is working hard here to advance position.
Still in half guard, Haack seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LeVass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haack preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ka'Ra LeVass.
I think Haack 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Haack!
A victorious Andre Haack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.