PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James DeGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

DeGale
vs
Leuka

198 cm
26
243 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

197 cm
26
250 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James DeGale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasi Leuka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - DeGale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

DeGale has Leuka up against the cage in a clinch.
DeGale misses with a punch on the inside.
DeGale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeGale.
Leuka lands an elbow that stopped DeGale in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
DeGale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leukas head.
Leuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leuka throws an elbow that misses.
DeGale throws a head punch that misses.
DeGale blocks an elbow strike.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka is working DeGale over against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeGale.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeGale avoids a wild elbow strike from Leuka.
DeGale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeGale blocks the elbow strike.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leuka lands a shot to the body.
Leuka lands a body punch.

Leuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeGale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuka keeps the fight on the outside.

Leuka lands a big head kick that sends DeGale tumbling to the mat! Leuka takes a step backwards and waves DeGale back to his feet - he wants the finish!

DeGale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeGale.
Oh DeGale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeGale tries to clinch but Leuka is having none of it.
Leuka throws a big counter head kick but DeGale avoids it with no problem.
Leuka closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks DeGale out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.