PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ka'Ra LeVass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Radev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeVass
vs
Radev

181 cm
27
176 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

184 cm
36
175 lbs
27 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 3 - 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 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Radev!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeVass throws out a powerful jab.
LeVass walks into a straight right hand from Radev.
LeVass cracks Radev with a good jab.
LeVass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radev.
LeVass fails to land with a series of punches.
LeVass avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radev closes the distance and clinches up with LeVass, looking for a takedown. Radev pushes LeVass against the ropes but LeVass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeVass misses with a hook. Radev ducked under it nicely.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev tries a quick counter leg kick but LeVass is wise to it.
LeVass scores with a hook to the body. Radev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radev throws a head kick that half lands.
Radev throws an overhand right that lands on LeVass's shoulder, as LeVass tries to avoid the shot.
Radev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeVass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev lands a nice leg kick that just misses LeVass's sensitive parts.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
Radev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Radev throws a nice head kick!
Radev stuffs the takedown.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev tried to score with a low kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev throws a low kick but LeVass moves out of range easily.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Radev's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Radev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Radev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LeVass to the mat! LeVass manages to get full guard.
LeVass is pulling down on Radev's head. It's preventing any offense from Radev, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeVass is on top in guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev wants to sweep here but LeVass controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev keeping moving, preventing LeVass from controlling successfully.
Radev keeping full guard, as LeVass tries to pass.
Radev managing to control the position.
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeVass with a nice head shot there.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Radev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeVass's guard.

Radev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LeVass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Radev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Radev with a nice head shot there.
LeVass looking for a sweep. Not yet LeVass, not yet.
LeVass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Radev manages to get himself to full guard.

LeVass postures up in Radev's guard and throws a big left but Radev blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev is trying to control the position but LeVass postures up.
Radev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeVass trying to control the position from guard on top but Radev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeVass wants to control from the top but Radev keeps moving.
LeVass postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
LeVass throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Radev controlling LeVass's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

LeVass throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Radev.
LeVass swings for the body but Radev moves out of range.
A big right from Radev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from LeVass misses the target.
Radev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ka'Ra LeVass is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeVass closes the distance and clinches up with Radev, looking for a takedown. LeVass pushes Radev against the ropes but Radev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Radev connects with a right hand. LeVass shakes it off.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev shoots in and drives through. LeVass sprawls well.
LeVass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
LeVass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radev lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radev defends it nicely.
LeVass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeVass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Radev slips under a jab from LeVass.
LeVass thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeVass slips under a jab.
LeVass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Radev lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeVass doesn't seem phased though.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
LeVass is looking to counter punch.
Radev misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from LeVass misses.
Radev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeVass.
LeVass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
Radev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeVass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good work by LeVass as he checks the leg kick.
LeVass misses the jab.
Radev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeVass looks to score with a jab to the body but Radev is just out of range.
Radev throws a leg kick but LeVass checks it.
Radev scores with a decent looking hook.
LeVass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeVass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeVass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeVass.
A big right from LeVass misses.
Radev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Radev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - LeVass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radev takes a swing at LeVass's ribcage but misses.
LeVass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Radev throws out a loose jab but LeVass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev throws a hook but LeVass avoids it easily.
Radev throws a quick inside leg kick.
LeVass's corner calls for a 1-2. LeVass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Radev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Radev.
Radev misses with a looping left.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.
LeVass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev lands a glancing blow to the side of LeVass's head.
LeVass shoots in looking for a takedown but Radev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LeVass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ka'Ra LeVass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
LeVass checks the leg kick.
Radev throws a looping overhand right but LeVass ducks down to avoid it.
Radev thuds a left hand into LeVass's body.
Radev thows a leg kick but LeVass checks it
and LeVass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass lands a jab to Radev's midsection.
Radev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeVass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Radev finds it's way round the side to connect with LeVass's head.
LeVass throws out a loose jab but Radev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radev looks to throw the jab but LeVass is out of range.
Radev feints and then cracks LeVass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeVass down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Radev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Radev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeVass. That did some damage!
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radev wants to land a leg kick but LeVass is out of range.
LeVass lands a nice hook to Radev's body. Radev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Radev slips a jab and a cross from LeVass.
LeVass looks to land a left hand but Radev moved out of range nicely.
Radev misses with a looping right.
LeVass misses the shot to the body.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeVass moves away.
LeVass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeVass throws a hook but Radev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Radev.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
LeVass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by LeVass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeVass throws a hook but Radev blocks it.
Radev tries to counter by closing the distance.
LeVass misses with a hook.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
Radev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Radev avoids the body shot from LeVass.
It seemed like Radev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
Radev lands a leg kick that knocks LeVass off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from LeVass misses the target.
LeVass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Radev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeVass.
Radev throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeVass misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Radev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeVass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Radev throws a nice looking combination but LeVass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeVass throws a shot from downtown. Radev moves away and avoids it.
Radev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeVass misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by LeVass.
LeVass tries to counter with a takedown but Radev is quick to defend against it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeVass.
LeVass jabs at Radev's body.
LeVass throws a lazy right hand but Radev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Radev throws a shot from downtown. LeVass moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeVass moves out of range as Radev throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by LeVass.
Some wild striking there from LeVass.
LeVass just misses with a punch to the body.
Radev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LeVass.
Radev cracks LeVass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LeVass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radev.
LeVass connects with the punch.
Radev slips under a jab.
Radev lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Radev.
LeVass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeVass misses with a straight right.
Radev looks to land a left hand but LeVass moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Radev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeVass attempts a counter takedown but Radev avoids it well and moves away.
Radev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Radev there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radev ducks under a wild hook from LeVass.
Radev scores with the left hand. LeVass knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Radev. Those never looked like landing.
LeVass checks a leg kick.
Radev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LeVass throws a jab but it's blocked by Radev.
Radev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeVass takes a swing at Radev's ribcage but misses.
Radev looks to score with a jab to the body but LeVass is just out of range.
LeVass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Radev moves away.
Radev wants to counter the offense by LeVass and move into the clinch position.
LeVass tries for a takedown but Radev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Radev.
I think Radev 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Radev!
Our winner, Nikolai Radev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.