Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 16
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Leka avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Leka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Rram throws Leka to one side and escapes!
Nosyaj Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Leka on that attempt.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Leka wants to clinch.
Rram has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Leka closes the distance but Rram moves to the side
and Rram counters with a left and a right that stings Leka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka scores with a spinning back kick!
Leka doesn't manage to clinch there - Rram circles away.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Rram tries to sprawl but Leka drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Leka is taking a breather. Rram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rram is trying is best to control the position here.
Rram wants to control but Leka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leka is keen to just control but Rram is a slippery customer.
Rram tries to get to full guard but Leka has control of the leg.
Rram won't allow Leka to pass to mount.
Leka controlling the action here.
Rram works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Rram wants to get back to his feet but Leka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leka tries to free his leg and advance position but Rram is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch but Rram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leka on the side of the head. #TD2#
Leka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rram is trying to defend but Leka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Leka is working for a submission of some sort.
Leka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Leka is thwarting Rram's attempts to control the position.
Rram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rram wants to stand back up but Leka manages to pass into side control.
Leka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nosyaj Rram will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leka shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Leka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges. #TD2#
Leka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rram quickly recovers to half guard.
Rram is not content to let Leka control the position.
Leka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rram trying to control here.
Rram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rram is trying to stand back up but Leka is controlling him
Leka is taking a breather. Rram says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leka is continuing to stall.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rram will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leka momentarily.
Leka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Leka blocks a leg kick.
Leka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rram swivels and escapes.
Rram walks into a stiff left hand from Leka.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Leka has his takedown stuffed
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Leka will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Rram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leka avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leka can do to turn this around?
Leka tries for a takedown but Rram sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leka.
Rram throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nosyaj Rram is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka checks a low kick from Rram.
Leka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rram but Rram pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rram throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Leka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Leka gets to his feet. Rram looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Leka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram. #T3##TD2#
Leka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rram to the mat! Rram manages to get full guard. #ES#
Rram manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rram tries to circle away but Leka has him pinned against the cage.
Leka looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Leka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rram fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rram throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Rram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Leka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rram misses with the combination. #T4#
Rram throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka goes for a double leg but Rram avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rram continues to drive forward.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rram scores with a nice body kick.
Rram stalks Leka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leka's face. Leka staggers backwards, shaken.
Leka tries a low kick but Rram avoids it.
Nosyaj Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a series of strikes. Rram will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rram lunges at Leka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leka's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Leka has a takedown stuffed.
Rram throws a hook but Leka avoids it easily.
Leka fails to land the takedown.
Leka throws out a powerful jab.
Leka closes the distance but Rram moves to the side
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Leka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rram connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Rram misses with a low kick.
Leka with the counter takedown but Rram avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Leka shoots in and gets a takedown into Rram's guard.
Leka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rram seems keen to control Leka's posture.
Leka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rram wants to stand but Leka is controlling the position. #ES#
Rram uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rram lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Leka on that attempt.
Rram throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leka throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Rram.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Rram throws a low kick but Leka avoids it.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rram takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Leka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now.
Rram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Leka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leka 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.
Rram wants to stand and escape but Leka is having none of it.
Leka wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Leka stops Rram from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rram is pulling down on Leka's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Leka.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rram paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Rram misses its target.
Rram throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it.
Leka walks into a jab.
Leka lands a lovely overhand right.
Leka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Leka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leka throws a counter combo.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Leka tries to counter with a clinch but Rram shakes him off and moves away.
Leka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rram.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leka fails with the takedown.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Leka shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leka wants to counter the offense by Rram and move into the clinch position.
Rram throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Leka shoots in and drives through. Rram sprawls well.
Rram went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeka.
Leka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Rram defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leka.
Rram lands with a nice body punch.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leka has time to react.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Leka backs up against the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rram.
No luck for Leka with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Rram finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rram scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
Rram takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Leka moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
That kick from Rram tenderised Leka's leg. Leka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Leka. #TD2#
Leka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leka looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Rram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
Rram thumps Leka with a low kick.
Leka looks for a takedown but Rram sprawls well.#T3#
Leka takes one to the chin there.
Leka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leka off to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rram.
Rram tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leka moves out of range as Rram throws a body kick.
Rram sets himself, and Leka steps forward looking for the clinch! Rram avoids it this time.
Rram thows a body kick. Leka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rram throws a series of punches but Leka avoids them all with ease.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Leka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Rram throws a leg kick
and Leka counters with a one-two to the body.
Rram throws a leg kick but Leka checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Leka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leka shoots in but no luck this time.
Rram thumps Leka with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Rram lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!
Leka slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Leka feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Leka looking to score a takedown here. Rram is defending well but Leka drives through and ends up in Rram's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Leka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nosyaj Rram had his way with Leo Leka in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rram misses with a combination
enabling Leka to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Leka drives through with a takedown into Rram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Rram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Leka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Leka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards. #BC2#
Leka breaks the clinch.
Leka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rram's waist but Rram gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leka off to one side.
Rram is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Leka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leka has his takedown stuffed
and Rram counters with a stiff right hand.
Nosyaj Rram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Leka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rram.#CL2#
Leka moves into the clinch.
Rram scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Leka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leo Leka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rram trying to control from the bottom.
Rram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rram wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Leka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rram is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Rram wants to stand back up but Leka manages to pass into side control.
Leka is looking to take a break and control but Rram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rram's face as Leka controls the position. #SU2#
Leka decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Leka fails with the takedown.
Rram misses with a low kick as Leka jumps back.
Leka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rram stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram looks to land a combination but Leka avoids it well.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rram misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Leka clinches up against the cage.
Leka prevents Rram from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rram breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Rram as Leka shoots in.#T4#
Leka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leka tries to clinch there but Rram circles away.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rram.
Nosyaj Rram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Leka darts in and clinches Rram up against the cage.
Rram stops a takedown attempt from Leka.
Leka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rram walks away with a smile on his face. Leka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Leka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nosyaj Rram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Leka tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Leka misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Leka saw that one coming.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Leka throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Puno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leka!
Leka is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno is putting a hurting on Leka here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka is looking to reverse the position.
Puno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Leka struggling a bit here.
Leka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Puno working the ground and pound.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Puno working away.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno working the head with strikes.
Puno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leka is working hard here to advance position.
Leka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puno is keen to just control but Leka is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno throwing shots but Leka is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Leka wants to get back to full guard but Puno has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno trying to control the action but Leka is working from the bottom.
Puno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno grinds an elbow into Leka's temple.
Leka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka is trying to get back to half guard.
Leka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Leka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leka tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Leka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Puno trying to control the hands but Leka won't let him.
Leka missing with punches from the back.
Leka is working the ground and pound. Can Puno escape?#T4#
Puno is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Puno hold on?! Leka is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Leka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leka is trying to stick to Puno's back but Puno is turning into Leka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puno.
Leka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Leka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Puno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leka.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Puno lands an elbow.
Leka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Puno is working Leka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Leka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Leka.
Puno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leka slips a straight right by Puno.#TD#
Leka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Leka chips away with some ground and pound.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leka looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno lands a couple of elbows.
Leka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leka controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself. #T1#
Leka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puno stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puno wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving.
Leka has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Leka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno stands and throws Leka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Puno working away.
Leka taking a bit of punishment here - Puno scoring with strikes.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Leka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Leka is looking for a sweep.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Leka taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Puno trying to control the position but Leka is working away.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leka is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno cracks Leka with a big elbow.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Leka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Leka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leka.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Leka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Leka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puno's guard. #REVR#
Leka trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Puno there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Leka gets the takedown into side control.
Puno wants to control but Leka postures up.
The strikes coming from Leka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Leka in side control, throwing shots but Puno defends.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Leka scores with punches from side control.
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Puno has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leka throws a strike aimed at the side of Puno's head but Puno avoids it well.
Leka looks up at the clock and then as Puno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leka is working Puno over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leka lands a nice forearm strike.
Leka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leka lands a nice forearm strike.
Leka landing strikes.
Leka taking a breather here.
Leka working away.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Puno trying to control but Leka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Puno trying to control but not successfully.
Puno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leka.
Leka not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Puno's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puno holding on to Leka's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Puno can't escape the position. #SUB#
Puno fending off the submission attempt from Leka.
Leka lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puno wants to control his opponent's hands but Leka gets his hands free.
Puno turns into Leka and is now in his guard. #T4#
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Leka's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Leka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno works over Leka with some ground and pound from guard.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Leka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leka wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 644
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman slips under a jab from Leka.
A big left from Leka misses.
A swing and a miss from Hageman.
Leka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hageman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Leka slips under a jab from Hageman.
Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hageman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hageman throws a nice looking combination but Leka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leka misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman throws a shot from downtown. Leka moves away and avoids it.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leka.
A big right from Hageman misses.
Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Leka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hageman sprawls well initially but Leka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hageman trying to control but Leka postures up.
Hageman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Hageman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leka.
Hageman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Leka.
Hageman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hageman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka lands a big shot there that rocks Hageman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Leka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Leka.
A nice elbow there by Leka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka looking to finish Hageman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hageman!#ROC2#
Hageman is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leka! Hageman is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Leka walks into a stiff left hand from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leka.
Leka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Shamkhalaev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamkhalaev's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leka.
Shamkhalaev walks into a jab.
Leka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamkhalaev throws a right and a left that Leka avoids nicely.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Leka misses its intended target.
Shamkhalaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leka misses with a head kick.
Shamkhalaev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Leka slips under a jab from Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leka. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.#T1#
Leka lands an overhand right.
Leka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
Shamkhalaev throwing a counter right hand but Leka manages to avoid it.
Leka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamkhalaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamkhalaev throwing a counter right hand but Leka manages to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka throws a wild body kick that Shamkhalaev sees coming a mile off.
Leka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamkhalaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leka misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leka.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. Leka saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Leka.
Leka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Leka is just out of range.
Leka feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Shamkhalaev checks the leg kick.
Shamkhalaev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Croatia in the buildup to the fight.
Shamkhalaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shamkhalaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leka throws a right hand that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Leka.
Shamkhalaev throws a sloppy body shot
and Leka counters with a nice body shot.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Leka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leka.
Shamkhalaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Leka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leka.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Leka.
Leka darts in looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks and turns Leka into the cage.
Leka staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev blocks a head kick by Leka. #T3#
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Leka throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamkhalaev. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamkhalaev throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka cracks Shamkhalaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Leka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Leka moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot lands for Shamkhalaev.
Leka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
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!
Leka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leka slips under a jab from Shamkhalaev.#T4#
Leka moves out of range as Shamkhalaev strikes.
Leka has a takedown stuffed.
Shamkhalaev jabs at Leka's body.
Leka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leka tries to work over Shamkhalaev's front leg with a kick but Shamkhalaev checks it.
Leka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice shot that snaps Leka's head back.
The crowd cheers as Shamkhalaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Leka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Shamkhalaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamkhalaev.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamkhalaev.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's time! Shamkhalaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shamkhalaev connects with a single shot there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Leka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamkhalaev has got the better of the exchanges.
Leka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leka - that will leave a mark!
A combination from Shamkhalaev does no damage.
Leka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamkhalaev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leka thumps Shamkhalaev with a low kick.
Leka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Leka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamkhalaev walks into a straight right hand from Leka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka takes a swing at Shamkhalaev's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Shamkhalaev does no damage.
Leka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range and Leka settles back down. #T1#
Leka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it.
Leka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev circles away.
It looked like Shamkhalaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leka.
Shamkhalaev punishes Leka's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamkhalaev.
Leka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leka throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shamkhalaev clobbers Leka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Leka throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Leka misses with a head kick.
Shamkhalaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leka.
Leka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamkhalaev cracks Leka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leka throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands with a shot to the body.
Leka throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left lands for Shamkhalaev.
Leka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev checks a low kick from Leka.
A shot to the liver by Shamkhalaev. Beautiful body shot.
Leka misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leka moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev. #T3#
Leka throws out a loose jab but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping left.
Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev blocks a head kick by Leka.
Leka throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Leka misses.
The fighters circling - Leka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
That kick from Leka tenderised Shamkhalaev's leg. Shamkhalaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Leka misses with a kick to the body.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Leka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Shamkhalaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Shamkhalaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leka staying out of range there.
Leka misses with an uppercut.
Leka throws a chopping leg kick but Shamkhalaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leka throws a head kick that Shamkhalaev semi-blocks.
Shamkhalaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamkhalaev slips a jab from Leka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamkhalaev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leka throws a body punch but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Leka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Leka.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leka scores with a shot to the body.
Leka scores with a punch to the head.
Shamkhalaev throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it.
Leka moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Leka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.
Good leg kick by Shamkhalaev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamkhalaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Leka misses
and Shamkhalaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamkhalaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
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!
A jab from Shamkhalaev misses.
Leka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Shamkhalaev.#T1#
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka blocks a jab.
Shamkhalaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leka manages to avoid it.
Leka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leka misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight left.
Shamkhalaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Shamkhalaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Leka.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab to Leka's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leka. That's going to slow Shamkhalaev down.
Leka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev throws a shot to the body.
Leka throws a head kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leka.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Leka should have avoided that one.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Leka scores with a hook.
Shamkhalaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev clobbers Leka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Shamkhalaev is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Shamkhalaev coming out on top.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leka has time to react.
Leka looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Leka blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leka! But no joy.
Leka lands with a nice combination. Shamkhalaev backs away looking to recover.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Leka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamkhalaev lands with a hook. Leka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamkhalaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Leka misses.
Leka throws a low kick but Shamkhalaev moves out of range easily.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamkhalaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leka to score with a decent uppercut.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamkhalaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab.#T4#
Shamkhalaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamkhalaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leka on the side of the head.
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leka moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamkhalaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leka slips a straight right by Shamkhalaev.
Leka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Leka gets a takedown into half guard.
Leka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka with the ground and pound but Shamkhalaev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leka throws an elbow that misses. Shamkhalaev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leka's guard. Nice move by Shamkhalaev!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamkhalaev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
In his post fight interview, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 628
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Leka.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee throws an off balance right hand
and Leka counters with an inside leg kick.
Leka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Leka.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.
A jab from Leka misses.
Leka throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
Leka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leka throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a body kick.
Leka throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
We've been informed that McGee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leka scores with a punch 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!
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leka.
McGee connects with a crisp jab.
McGee takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGee. That's going to slow Leka down.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Leka throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
Leka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clarence McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leka.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Leka lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
Leka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGee's calf.
Leka misses with a low kick.
McGee tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
McGee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Leka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leka throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGee tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Leka is out of range.
Leka is looking to counter punch.
McGee throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka misses with a body shot.
McGee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Leka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leka throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Leka is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leka stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
Leka is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Leka prevents McGee from standing back up.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
McGee wants to control but Leka is keeping busy.
Leka winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Leka.
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka.
Leka trying to mount his opponent but McGee defends it.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leka lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Leka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Leka winds up and cracks McGee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leka stops McGee from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Leka seems to be looking for submissions.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
Leka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee trying to control but Leka postures up.
Leka working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Leka misses the jab.
Leka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Leka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGee - the referee stops the clock and Leka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGee. Leka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGee blocks the body kick.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka swinging wildly here.
McGee scores with a leg kick.
Leka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
The fighters circling - Leka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leka at a distance.
Leka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
Leka moves out of range as McGee throws a body kick.
It looked like Leka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Leka jabs at McGee's body.
McGee checks the leg kick.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee throws a right hand that misses
and Leka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka lands with a slapping head kick.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee misses with a body kick.
Leka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leka looks to land a right hand but McGee moved out of range.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Leka lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
Leka throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as McGee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
McGee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McGee throws a body kick that misses.
Leka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee pushes Leka away with a front kick.
Leka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leka throws a leg kick but McGee sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGee throws the kick towards the body but Leka avoids it.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Leka moved away.
Leka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
McGee throws a leg kick but Leka checks it.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
That kick from Leka tenderised McGee's leg. McGee is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leka throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Leka only half commits.
Leka throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
McGee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by McGee.
Leka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leka throws a big counter combination but McGee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee tries to clinch up.
Leka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGee pinned against the cage. McGee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Leka throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee lands a jab to Leka's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leka throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and McGee counters by clinching up.
Leka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Leka shrugs off.
Leka jumps guard but McGee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Leka breaks the clinch. #TD#
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Leka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Leka is working McGee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGee is pulling down on Leka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leka, at least for the moment.
Leka stands and throws McGee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee slips under a jab from Leka.
McGee avoids the head kick by Leka. #CL2#
McGee clinches. #BC#
Leka manages to break the clinch.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Leka lands with an overhand left.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee throws a big counter head kick but Leka avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Leka tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leka or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee, which made it look bad.
Leka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leka.#T1#
Leka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee thumps Leka with a low kick.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
Leka throws out a powerful jab.
McGee scores with the left hand. Leka knows he should have avoided that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leka.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee throws a hook but Leka blocks it.
Leka moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Leka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leka moves away.
Clarence McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leka.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka attempts a counter takedown but McGee avoids it well and moves away.
Leka walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
McGee throws a series of punches but Leka avoids them all with ease.
Leka scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
McGee checks a leg kick nicely.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGee tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
Leka thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leka lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
McGee missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
A jab from Leka does it's job there.
Leka works the jab nicely.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Leka.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
McGee blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka lands a jab to the nose.
Leka fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Leka connects with an inside leg kick.
Leka feints a jab promting McGee to slip. Leka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leka checks a leg kick.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee throws a low kick but Leka moves out of range easily. #TD#
Leka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
Leka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee is pressing down on Leka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McGee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leka defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
Leo Leka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Firetribe slips under a jab.
Firetribe feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Leka finds it's target.
Leka checks a low kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Firetribe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leka.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Firetribe avoids a kick to the body.
Firetribe misses with a double jab.
Leka throws a leg kick but Firetribe moved away.
Firetribe unleashes a big counter combination but Leka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Firetribe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Leka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Firetribe misses with an uppercut.
Firetribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leka throws a series of punches but Firetribe moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Leka tenderised Firetribe's leg. Firetribe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Firetribe looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leka checks a leg kick. #T1#
Firetribe thuds his shin into the meat of Leka's side.
Firetribe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leka's head.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leka.
Firetribe throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka thows a body kick. Firetribe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
No joy there for Leka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Firetribe wants to counter the offense by Leka and move into the clinch position.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces Firetribe off the cage and back into range.
Leka misses with a double jab.
Firetribe throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Leka counters with a single leg into guard. Firetribe didn't expect that.
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!
Leka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leka postures up in Firetribe's guard and throws a big left but Firetribe blocks it.
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leka throwing strikes but missing.
Leka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Firetribe is pulling down on Leka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leka, at least for the moment.
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Firetribe has wrist control.#T2#
Leka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leka throwing strikes but missing.
Firetribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Firetribe is keeping the position.
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Firetribe has wrist control.
Firetribe controls Leka momentarily but Leka frees himself.
Leka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leka throws a big right hand that misses.
Leka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Leka has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leka lands a couple of digs.
Leka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Firetribe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Firetribe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Firetribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leka distracts Firetribe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leka throws a big right hand that misses.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leka works over Firetribe with some ground and pound from guard.
Leka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Firetribe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leka forces his way into half guard.
Firetribe is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Leka looks to land a strike but Firetribe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Firetribe wants to stand but Leka is controlling the position.
Leka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Leka postures up in Firetribe's guard and throws a big left but Firetribe blocks it.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leka throwing strikes but missing.
Leka cracks Firetribe with a solid left hand.
Leka stands up over Firetribe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Firetribe is rocked!
Leka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Firetribe is still in real trouble! Can Leka finish him?
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!
Firetribe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka 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.
#R2#
Nice shot by Leka.
Firetribe ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Nice uppercut there from Leka.
Leka lands a hook that stumbles Firetribe back into the cage. Leka follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Firetribe to the canvas! Leka pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Firetribe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Leka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leka's guard.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leka pulls Savitaipale in close to his closed guard and prevents Savitaipale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Leka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Leka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savitaipale is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving. #T1#
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Leka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leka can't keep his opponent in guard - Savitaipale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leka tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Leka trying to control here.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Leka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Leka's hands, connecting with Leka's forehead.
Savitaipale wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy. #T2#
Leka tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Savitaipale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Leka actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Leka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Leka is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Leka won't allow it. #SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Leka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale working over Leka with some ground and pound. Leka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leka is looking to get back to full guard here but Savitaipale has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savitaipale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Savitaipale connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leka some visible discomfort.
Leka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Leka is working from the bottom.
Leka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leka is desperately trying to improve his position but Savitaipale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Savitaipale wants to control the pace but Leka is squirming around nicely.
Leka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka ducks right into an uppercut from Savitaipale.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.#TD#
Leka scores with a takedown into Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Leka in close.
Leka stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is pulling down on Leka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leka, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Leka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Leka landing with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet. #T1#
Savitaipale pulls Leka in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leka is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale is still trying to improve position.
Leka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savitaipale looking to control.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leka throws an elbow that misses. Savitaipale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leka's guard. Nice move by Savitaipale!#REVB#
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Leka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Leka is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Savitaipale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Leka is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Leka is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale won't allow Leka to sweep him here.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Leka is retaining full guard.
Leka being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leka's guard.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Leka is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Leka from improving his position.
Leka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale passes to full mount!
Savitaipale landing strikes from the mount and Leka is in trouble!
Savitaipale trying to control but Leka is having none of it.
Leka tries to hold on but Savitaipale pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka is trying to escape the mount.
Savitaipale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leka is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leka.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Leka looks to land a combination but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Leka misses with a straight left.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leka lands a jab to the head.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leka as he jumps to the side.
Leka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Leka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leka throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Leka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savitaipale checks it well.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Leka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savitaipale counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Leka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale stuffs the takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Leka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka throws a lazy uppercut
and Savitaipale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Leka misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leka has time to react.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Savitaipale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leka.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Leka shakes it off.
Leka missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.#T3#
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Leka misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leka's corner calls for a 1-2. Leka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Leka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Leka throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Leka misses the jab.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Savitaipale checks a low kick from Leka.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Nice uppercut lands for Savitaipale. That snapped Leka's head back.
Leka 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.
Savitaipale cracks Leka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Leka.
Leka takes one on the button.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka has a takedown stuffed.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Leka avoids it easily.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Nice cross by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Atte Savitaipale made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 609
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Small appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small lands a nice hook to Leka's body. Leka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Small tries to move into range but Leka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Leka drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leka defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small keeping full guard, as Leka tries to pass. #T1#
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
Leka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leka works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Leka is working Small over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leka throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Leka lands a couple of elbows.
Leka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Small's head.
Leka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leka postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it.
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Leka stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
Leka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.#SUB#
Small is looking for a triangle but Leka pushes his legs off easily.
Small working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leka.
Leka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small trying to control the position.
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.#T3#
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Leka is proving a slippery customer.
Small is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leka throws a sloppy strike and Small has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Leka is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 604
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Pinto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leka throws a right hand that Pinto ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinto also avoids with ease.
Leka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leka moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Pinto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinto takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pinto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Pinto does it's job there.
Pinto tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
Pinto moves forwards but Leka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leka avoids the body shot from Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Leka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto is looking to counter with head kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leka.
Pinto tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka tests Pinto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leka lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Leka misses.
Pinto throws a poor cross that misses
and Leka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinto is able to avoid easily.
Leka clobbers Pinto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Leka misses.
Leka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka throws a low kick but Pinto avoids it.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Leka moves out of range easily.
Pinto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Leka.#T2#
Leka cracks the inside of Pinto's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Leka.
Leka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leka duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Leka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leka - the referee stops the clock and Pinto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leka. Pinto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leka shoots for a takedown but Pinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leka throws a hook but Pinto blocks it.
Leka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leka throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Leka throws a looping overhand right but Pinto ducks down to avoid it.
Leka throws a low kick but Pinto avoids it.
Pinto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leka swings widly with a right hand
and Pinto counters with a right hand to the body.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Leka misses its intended target.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Pinto moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Leka misses.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Leka is just out of range.
Leka throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leka thinking.
Pinto is looking to clinch.
Leka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Pinto's shoulder, as Pinto tries to avoid the shot.
Pinto throwing a counter right hand but Leka manages to avoid it.#T4#
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pinto there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Pinto's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leka misses with a hook
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka misses with a hook. Pinto ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Leka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Leka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Leka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leka working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto is looking for a sweep.
Leka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Leka working away.
Leka working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pinto lunges at Leka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leka's hand.
Leka throws a right hand that misses
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leka looks to land a left hand but Pinto moved out of range nicely.
Pinto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leka - that will leave a mark!
Leo Leka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Leka lands a leg kick that knocks Pinto off balance momentarily.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Leka.
Good shot there by Leka.
Leka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka looks to land a combination. Pinto sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pinto checks a leg kick.
Pinto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Leka moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leka connects with a jab.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
Leka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Leka catches Pinto right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leka.
Pinto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto with a hook.
Pinto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leka throws a hook to the side of Pinto's head but Pinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinto tries to counter by clinching up but Leka breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leka throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Pinto counters with a nice right hand that sends Leka toppling to the canvas! Leka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinto finish him?!#ROC#
Leka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka is aggressively charging in as Pinto backs up avoiding any damage. Pinto tosses out a jab and Leka runs right into it face first! Leka is out cold! Pinto dropped down on all fours and is barking in Leka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leka.
Khaan walks into a jab.
A combination from Khaan does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Leka misses the target.
Chinggis Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka scores with a nice strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khaan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Leka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Khaan sprawling to the canvas! Khaan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leka finish him?! #ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Khaan takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Leka sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Khaan bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Leka!
After the fight, Leo Leka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Tahere dips to his left and cracks Leka with an uppercut!
Tahere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tahere looks for the body kick but Leka saw that one coming.
Tahere takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Leka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tahere sprawls well initially but Leka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Leka is looking for a kimura but Tahere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leka to get the leverage.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leka connects with a nice short shot to Tahere's temple.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka.
Tahere is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leka thows a huge punch but Tahere dodges it nicely. #T1#
Leka wants to control but Tahere is keeping him busy.
Leka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tahere defending well though.
Tahere is trying to stand. #SUB#
Leka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tahere is trying to stand.
Leka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Leka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tahere defends it well.
Tahere is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leka trying to pass the guard but Tahere defending well.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Tahere is refusing to be controlled, as Leka sits in half guard.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka.
Leka working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tahere's thigh. Tahere counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tahere's head.
Leka wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
Tahere wants to get back to his feet but Leka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leka works over Tahere with some ground and pound from guard.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Tahere is keeping the position.
Leka throwing strikes but missing.
Leka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tahere wants to stand and escape but Leka is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leka throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka 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.
#R2#
Tahere works the jab nicely.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tahere looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Leka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leka throws a wild body kick that Tahere sees coming a mile off.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tahere lands with a kick to the temple. Leka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leka walks into a left hand.
Tahere misses with a right hand #TD#
and Leka counters with a single leg into guard. Tahere didn't expect that.
Leka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leka throws a big elbow that misses.
Leka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leka postures up and lands a big shot to Tahere's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Tahere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully.
Leka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tahere works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leka throws a big right hand that misses.
Leka wants to control from the top but Tahere keeps moving.
Leka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tahere has momentary wrist control but Leka slips an elbow through the middle.
Leka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Tahere is keeping the position.#T2#
Leka stops Tahere from standing up.
Tahere being controlled here, momentarily.
Tahere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Tahere.
Tahere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leka.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tahere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tahere misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Tahere works the jab nicely.
Tahere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Leka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tahere wants to slow Leka down by chopping away at his legs.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Leka misses its intended target.
Tahere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tahere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leka takes a swing at Tahere's ribcage but misses.
Leka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Tahere's shoulder, as Tahere tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tahere checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leka - that will leave a mark!
Leka lands a glancing blow to the side of Tahere's head.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tahere lands a really nice looking cross but Leka seems unphased.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tahere.
Tahere follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere throws a head kick that half lands.
Tahere is looking to land body kicks.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Tahere checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tahere counters with a nice leg kick.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. Leka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tahere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Leka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leka looks to throw the jab but Tahere is out of range.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tahere can do to turn this around?
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
Tahere tests Leka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka cracks Tahere with a good jab.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leka.
Tahere lands a nice shot that snaps Leka's head back.
Leka cracks the inside of Tahere's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Leka swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
Tahere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tahere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tahere cracks Leka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tahere staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Leka - just one landing.
Tahere pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka throws a low kick but Tahere avoids it.
Leka defending well as Tahere loads up on a big left hand.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tahere is out of range.
Tahere throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Tahere slips under a jab.
Leka misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Leka misses with the body kick
and Tahere counters with a stiff right hand.
Leka misses with a combination
and Tahere counters with a nice uppercut.
Leka misses the jab.
Tahere plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leka. #T1#
Tahere throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tahere is out of range and Leka settles back down.
Leka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tahere moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tahere throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Leka lands a nice shot that snaps Tahere's head back.
Tahere swinging wildly here.
Tahere moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Leka misses.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Leka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tahere but Tahere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahere lands a leg kick that knocks Leka off balance momentarily.#T2#
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leka. That's going to slow Tahere down.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leka walks into a stiff left hand from Tahere.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Tahere lands the left hand.
Tahere moves away from the strike by Leka.
Leka misses with a leg kick.
Dyllz Tahere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Leka.
Tahere fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leka.
Leka takes a swing at Tahere's ribcage but misses.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tahere is out of range.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Tahere.
Tahere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leka's sensitive parts. #T3#
Leka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tahere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tahere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tahere.
Leka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tahere takes one to the chin there.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leka misses with a hook.
Tahere throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Tahere scoring well with a low kick there.
Tahere thumps Leka with a low kick.
Tahere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka with a nice cross.
Leka takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leka.
Leka feinted with a counter takedown.
Leka throws a front kick aimed at Tahere's knee but Tahere avoids it well.
Leka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Leka misses the target.#T4#
Leka misses with an uppercut.
Leka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tahere.
A big right from Leka misses.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Tahere drops his hands momentarily and Leka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tahere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tahere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tahere lands with a straight right. Leka didn't see that one coming.
Tahere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tahere has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leka.
Tahere blocks a head kick by Leka.
Leka blocks a head kick by Tahere.
Tahere misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Tahere on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tahere moves out of range of the leg kick from Leka.
Leka connects with a single shot there.

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 Leo Leka.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
Leo Leka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Chiarmanda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka connects with a leg kick. Chiarmanda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been hearing reports that Leka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Leka moves out of range.
A big left from Leka misses.
Leka sets himself, and Chiarmanda steps forward looking for the clinch! Leka avoids it this time.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Leka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively.
Leka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leka avoids the body shot from Chiarmanda.
Leka with a hook.
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chiarmanda counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Leka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda wants to get back to his feet.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
Leka throwing shots but Chiarmanda is blocking nicely.
Leka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chiarmanda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Leka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Leka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chiarmanda is just riding it out for now. Leka eventually gives up the hold.
Chiarmanda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chiarmanda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leka connects with a nice short shot to Chiarmanda's temple.
Leka is trying to control the action in half guard but Chiarmanda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand.
Leka is trying to control. Chiarmanda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leka is looking to advance position but Chiarmanda won't allow it.
Leka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chiarmanda wants to get back to his feet.
Leka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leka trying to control the action but Chiarmanda is working from the bottom.
Leka drops an elbow to the side of Chiarmanda's head.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand.
Leka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leka wants to control but Chiarmanda is keeping him busy.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chiarmanda is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chiarmanda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leka. #T3#
Leka trying to control the action but Chiarmanda is working from the bottom.
Leka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chiarmanda taking some punishment here, with Leka in his half guard.
Chiarmanda tries to kick Leka off but Leka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leka lands with a punch from half guard.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand back up but Leka is controlling him
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka drops an elbow to the side of Chiarmanda's head.
Chiarmanda wants to get back to full guard.
Leka thows a huge punch but Chiarmanda dodges it nicely.
Leka prevents Chiarmanda from standing back up. #SUB#
Leka seems to be looking for submissions.
Chiarmanda tries to kick Leka off but Leka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chiarmanda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Leka wants to pass to mount but Chiarmanda is defending the position.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand back up but Leka is controlling him
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chiarmanda pushes Leka off looking to stand but Leka dives back in and keeps control.
Leka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiarmanda keeps working.
Leka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chiarmanda pushes Leka off looking to stand but Leka dives back in and keeps control.
Leka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiarmanda keeps working.
Chiarmanda is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leka scores with a head kick. Chiarmanda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leka thumps Chiarmanda with a low kick.
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Chiarmanda moves his leg out of the way.
Chiarmanda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leka finds it's way round the side to connect with Chiarmanda's head.
Leka feints and then cracks Chiarmanda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chiarmanda down. #CL#
Leka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and pushes Leka back into the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but Leka pushes him back against the cage.
Leka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda connects with a right hand. Leka shakes it off.#CL2#
Leka gets tackled into the cage by Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda maintains the clinch. #T1#
Chiarmanda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chiarmanda lands a hook that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand.
A short right from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiarmanda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Leka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chiarmanda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chiarmanda tries to roll over but Leka keeps him under control.
Chiarmanda has hold of Leka's hands but Leka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chiarmanda trying to control but Leka postures up. #T2#
Chiarmanda pushes Leka off looking to stand but Leka dives back in and keeps control.
Chiarmanda has hold of Leka's hands but Leka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chiarmanda is trying to stand back up but Leka is controlling him #ES2#
Chiarmanda kicks off Leka and gets to his feet.
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from Leka.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Leka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leka tried to counter with a leg kick but Chiarmanda avoided it.#CL2#
Chiarmanda clinches up against the cage.
Leka throws a punch but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda is pressed up against the cage. Leka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chiarmanda down to the mat. Chiarmanda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chiarmanda, as that shot connected.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Leka clinches up with Chiarmanda and pushes him back against the cage.
Leka prevents Chiarmanda from breaking the clinch.
Leka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiarmanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chiarmanda. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Leka.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chiarmanda if he has to take too many more of those.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Chiarmanda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leka is defended easily by Chiarmanda.#T4##CL#
Leka gets a clinch. #BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Leka misses with a body kick.
Chiarmanda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leka.
Leka slips under a jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up.
Leka tries to clinch up.
Leka is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but Leka keeps it at a distance.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leka scores with a jab. Chiarmanda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that second round.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka scores with a punch to the head.
Chiarmanda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leka throws a chopping leg kick but Chiarmanda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chiarmanda pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leka back to the cage. Chiarmanda follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but Leka is having none of it.
Chiarmanda lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Leka. That snapped Chiarmanda's head back.
Chiarmanda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Leka.
Leka wants to clinch.
Leka doesn't manage to clinch there - Chiarmanda circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Chiarmanda takes the fight into the clinch.
Leka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chiarmanda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks from the clinch.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but Leka is avoiding it.
Leka throws a series of strikes that have Chiarmanda backpedaling.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chiarmanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chiarmanda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leka is looking to clinch.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Leka drives through and clinches with Chiarmanda against the cage.
Leka working aggressively here. #BC2#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka cracks Chiarmanda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up but Leka circles away and keeps his distance.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range.#T2#
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda slips a jab from Leka.
Despite the aggression on Chiarmanda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chiarmanda can do to turn this around?
Leka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Chiarmanda misses.
Chiarmanda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leka throws a leg kick which misses Chiarmanda's front leg but catches the back leg as Chiarmanda tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Chiarmanda rushes Leka and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch.
Leka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
Chiarmanda checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Leka gets tackled into the cage by Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda maintains the clinch.
Leka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chiarmanda backwards. #BC2#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chiarmanda is out of range and Leka settles back down. #CL2#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Leka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chiarmanda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leka misses with some punches.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Chiarmanda is trying to break free.#BC2#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch.
Chiarmanda walks into a stiff left hand from Leka.
Leka pushes Chiarmanda away with a front kick.
Chiarmanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and pushes Leka back into the cage.
Leka misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chiarmanda.
Leka throws a head punch that misses.
Chiarmanda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leka.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but Leka pushes him back against the cage.
Leka lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Leka has Chiarmanda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Leka pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chiarmanda tumbling to the mat - Leka dives into Chiarmanda's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chiarmanda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leka is controlling him. #T4#
Leka lands a couple of digs.
Ossilus Chiarmanda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leka stops Chiarmanda from standing up.
Leka is fighting to break Chiarmanda's control of his arms but Chiarmanda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leka won't allow Chiarmanda to get back to his feet.
Leka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiarmanda is keeping the position for now.
Leka advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leka connects with a nice short shot to Chiarmanda's temple.
Chiarmanda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leka is working away from the top position though.
Leka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Leo Leka!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Leo Leka!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Leo Leka!

Leo Leka wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Leo Leka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Zhivago misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leka.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Zhivago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Zhivago moves into range and clinches up with Leka.
Leka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zhivago manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Zhivago misses.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhivago eats them both and turns towards Leka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago checks it.
Zhivago lands a high kick!
Leka tests Zhivago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
A big right from Leka misses.
Zhivago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka connects with a leg kick. Zhivago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leka tries a low kick but Zhivago avoids it.#TD2#
Leka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zhivago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zhivago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka tries to roll over but Zhivago keeps him under control.
Leka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Zhivago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leka wants to control but Zhivago is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Leka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhivago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhivago wants to stand but Leka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Leka tries to roll over but Zhivago keeps him under control.#T3#
Leka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zhivago manages to pass to mount!
Leka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhivago controlling from the full mount.
Leka is looking to improve his position but Zhivago isn't that keen on the idea.
Leka regains half guard.
Leka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Leka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leka.
Zhivago won't allow Leka to sweep him here.
Leka wants to hit a switch here but Zhivago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leka there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhivago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leka working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Zhivago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zhivago throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Leka.
Zhivago checks a leg kick.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka is looking to land body kicks.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Zhivago saw it coming and moves away.
Zhivago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhivago.
Zhivago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leka just manages to avoid it.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Leka walks into a straight right hand from Zhivago.
Zhivago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhivago.
An inside leg kick from Leka misses.
Leka lands a right hook to the body.
Leka walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka throws a front kick aimed at Zhivago's knee but Zhivago avoids it well.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago moved away.
Zhivago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leka scores with a one two! Zhivago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
A solid body kick from Zhivago. #TD2#
Leka gets the takedown into side control.
Leka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leka trying to control the action but Zhivago is working from the bottom.
Zhivago manages to get back to half guard.
Leka is trying to control. Zhivago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhivago is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Leka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leka is looking to advance position but Zhivago won't allow it.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Leka sits in half guard.
Leka with the ground and pound but Zhivago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zhivago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Zhivago is keeping the position.#T3#
Leka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhivago throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Leka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhivago!
Zhivago is looking for a sweep.
Zhivago defending against the ground and pound.
Leka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zhivago to see if he's OK.
Leka wants to control but Zhivago is keeping him busy. #T4#
Leka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zhivago to see if he's OK.
Zhivago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leka.
Leka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhivago is avoiding damage well.
Zhivago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhivago wants to get back to full guard.
Leka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zhivago because Leka loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Zhivago is looking to counter punch.
Zhivago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Zhivago digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.
Zhivago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago works over Leka's head and body with a nice combination.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Zhivago scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Leka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka throws a solid leg kick but Zhivago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leka.
Leka checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Zhivago has closed the distance and engaged Leka in a clinch.
Leka blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago is trying to push Leka away but Leka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leka lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Zhivago is pressed up against the cage. Leka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhivago down to the mat. Zhivago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhivago is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Zhivago closes the distance and clinches.
Zhivago lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Leka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhivago looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zhivago trying to control from the bottom.
Zhivago moves into full guard.
Leka trying to control but Zhivago is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zhivago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zhivago keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully.
Leka won't allow Zhivago to sweep him here.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zhivago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zhivago connects with the punch.
Boris Zhivago is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Leka both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhivago, right into the meat.
Leka's corner calls for a 1-2. Leka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhivago defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Zhivago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhivago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leka jabs Zhivago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhivago throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhivago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka throws a body kick that misses
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A slow jab from Zhivago misses its intended target.
Leka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leka moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhivago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leka connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Zhivago blocks the low kick.
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhivago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Zhivago clinches.
Leka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhivago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leka to score with a decent uppercut.
Leka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leka lands a nice shot that snaps Zhivago's head back.

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 Boris Zhivago.
I think Zhivago 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
Boris Zhivago thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Leka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGregor sprawls well initially but Leka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGregor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leka throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Leka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka is looking to advance position but McGregor won't allow it.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leka thows a huge punch but McGregor dodges it nicely. #T1#
Leka wants to pass to mount but McGregor is defending the position.
McGregor is trying to stand up here but Leka is controlling him well.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leka.
Leka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Still in half guard, Leka seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
Leka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
McGregor is rocked!
Leka working the head and body with strikes.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Leka finish him?
Leka lands a big elbow - McGregor is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Leka!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 191
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Leka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jeremy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jeremy cracks the inside of Leka's front leg.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka fails with a takedown attempt.
Leka misses with a body shot.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a hook but Leka avoids it easily.
Leka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jeremy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Jeremy.
Jeremy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy jabs Leka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeremy throws a body punch but Leka moves out of range.
Leka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeremy. #T1#
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leka feints and then cracks Jeremy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jeremy down.
Leka throws a leg kick but Jeremy moved away.
We've been hearing reports that Leka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jeremy clobbers Leka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jeremy checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy 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.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leka on the side of the head.
Jeremy slips a straight right by Leka.
Leka with a nice cross.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jeremy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeremy throws a body punch but Leka moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka throws a right hand that Jeremy ducks under and follows up with a left that Jeremy also avoids with ease.
Jeremy has a takedown stuffed.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but Jeremy checks it.#T2#
Leka cracks Jeremy with a good jab.
Leka throws a leg kick that misses.
Jeremy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jeremy tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Leka misses the target.
Leka connects with the punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jeremy or perhaps it was just good defense by Leka, which made it look bad.
Jeremy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeremy throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
Jeremy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leka is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
Leka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Jeremy moves out of range of the body kick.
Jeremy connects with a right hand. Leka shakes it off.
Jeremy scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Leka misses with a low kick.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka throws a low kick, looking for Jeremy's leg but Jeremy calmly moves out of range.
Leka looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Jeremy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jeremy misses the jab.
Jeremy misses with a lunging right hand
and Leka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Leka misses
and Jeremy counters with a good low kick that Leka was not able to check.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. Leka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Leka.
Jeremy stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jeremy misses with a lunging right hand
and Leka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Leka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeremy.
Leka throws a push kick but Jeremy slaps the foot to one side.
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!
Leka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jeremy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Jeremy scores with a body shot.
Leka scores with a leg kick.
Leka misses with a head kick.
Leka scores with the left hand. Jeremy knows he should have avoided that one.
Jeremy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leka lands an overhand right.
Leka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jeremy counters with an outside leg kick.
Jeremy cracks Leka with a good jab.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away.
Leka lands a slapping body shot.
Leka connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Leka has Jeremy up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeremy misses with the head strike.
Jeremy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Jeremy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Leka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeremy on the side of the head.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but Leka slips the punch.
Leka misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Jeremy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jeremy.
Jeremy stopping the sweep attempt from Leka.#SUB#
Leka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeremy stands and throws Leka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jeremy is looking to take a break and control but Leka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jeremy's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Leka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Jeremy is keen to just control but Leka is a slippery customer.
Leka tries to roll over but Jeremy keeps him under control.#SUB#
Leka actively working from the bottom here.
Leka is staying active underneath Jeremy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leka is looking to control Jeremy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leka avoid being mounted?
Leka is looking to get back to full guard here but Jeremy has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Jeremy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leka is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jeremy's best efforts.
Leka is looking to control Jeremy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leka avoid being mounted?
Jeremy is trying to control. Leka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Leka is staying active underneath Jeremy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jeremy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Jeremy wants to work for an arm triangle but Leka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Jeremy prevents Leka from improving his position.
Jeremy tries to stand and escape but Leka is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jeremy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeremy misses with a wild combination.
Leka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Jeremy misses.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jeremy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jeremy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jeremy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Leka wants to clinch up but Jeremy keeps it at a distance.
Jeremy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leka misses with a straight right. #T4#
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leka is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Leka. Beautiful body shot.
Leka misses with a wild combination.
Leka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeremy's hands.
Leka checks a leg kick.
Jeremy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Leka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Jeremy.
Leka connects with a leg kick. Jeremy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jeremy eats them both and turns towards Leka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Leka throws a jab when Jeremy was well out of range.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeremy tests Leka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jeremy swings for the body but Leka moves out of range.
Jeremy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
A punch combination from Jeremy misses.
Leka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jeremy.
Leka throws out a powerful jab.
Leka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeremy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jeremy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Leka.
Leka is looking to slow Jeremy down with leg kicks.
Leka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jeremy throws a chopping leg kick but Leka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy shows good takedown defense.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy.
It seemed like Jeremy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Leka misses with a hook.
Leka misses with a few strikes there.
Leka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jeremy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leka.
A left and a right from Jeremy both land. Nice combination.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Leka throws a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
Leka blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy slips a jab from Leka.
Leka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Leka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jeremy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jeremy, right into the meat.
Jeremy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jeremy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeremy misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Jeremy connects with a jab.
Leka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Leka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leka is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremy misses with the head strike.
Leka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeremy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leka has a couple of punches blocked by Jeremy.
Leka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeremy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leka looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range.
Jeremy cracks Leka with a good jab.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Leka.
Leka lands with a right hand.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Jeremy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Leka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leka tries to clinch but Jeremy is having none of it.
Jeremy avoids the body shot from Leka.
Jeremy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Leka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremy throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jeremy.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Leka takes one on the button.
Leka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy scores with a body shot.
Leka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Jeremy.
Jeremy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leka.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
Jeremy with a hook.
Jeremy avoids the head kick by Leka.
Jeremy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeremy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jeremy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leka throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jeremy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Leka throws out a leg kick but Tonga moves out of range and Leka only half commits.
Leka leaves Tonga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leka misses with a shot to the body
and Tonga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leka. Leka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leka misses with a few strikes there.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leka as he jumps to the side.
Leo Leka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kukulcan Tonga.#TD2#
Tonga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonga prevents Leka from improving his position.
Leka is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tonga landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tonga stalling.
Tonga tries to pass to full mount but Leka defends it.
Tonga slips a nice elbow through Leka's hands, connecting with Leka's forehead.
Tonga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tonga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leka is just riding it out for now. Tonga eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Leka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tonga is trying to work for a kimura but Leka is defending well.
Tonga throwing shots but Leka is blocking nicely.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leka's head.
Leka wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Leka is looking to control Tonga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leka avoid being mounted?
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tonga seems to be looking for submissions.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Leka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tonga is working away from the top position though.
Tonga passes into side control, despite Leka's attempt to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tonga looks up at the clock and then as Leka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tonga smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4##SUB2#
Tonga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tonga cracks Leka with a big elbow.
Tonga landing a few strikes.
Leka is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tonga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tonga swings around for an armbar but Leka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonga's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Tonga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leka.
Leka lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Tonga.
Leka throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Tonga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leka is trying to maintain the position but Tonga is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonga pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tonga is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tonga connects with a nice short shot to Leka's temple.
Tonga prevents Leka from improving his position.#SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonga pulls his head out easily.
Leka is looking to improve his position.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leka is not content to let Tonga control the position.
Kukulcan Tonga has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tonga seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Leka looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leka looking for submissions off his back.
Leka wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leka defends it well.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leka trying to control here. #T3##SUB2#
Tonga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leka defends it well. #SUB2#
Tonga is working for a submission of some sort.
Leka is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonga from advancing position.
Tonga works his way into side control.
Leka is looking to reverse the position.
Leka is trying to control Tonga's posture but Tonga avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tonga takes a little break here. Leka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Tonga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tonga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leka is looking for a sweep.
Tonga working away.
Tonga trying to control the action but Leka is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kukulcan Tonga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Leka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tonga's head backwards.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tonga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leka defends well and Tonga ends up having to push Leka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Tonga scores with a takedown into Leka's guard.
Tonga stopping the sweep attempt from Leka.#SUB#
Leka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tonga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Leka is looking for a triangle here but Tonga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tonga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leka is trying to control Tonga's posture but Tonga avoids it. #T1#
Leka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tonga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leka is avoiding damage well.
Tonga cracks Leka with a big elbow.
Leka tries to bench press Tonga off him but Tonga keeps the position.
Leka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leka winds up and cracks Tonga with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Tonga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leka not doing much here.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tonga is not content to let Leka control the position.
Leka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonga flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tonga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Leka tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonga is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Leka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leka has managed to get both his arms back between Tonga's legs - danger averted.
Leka passes Tonga's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Leka is looking to advance position but Tonga won't allow it.
Leka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tonga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tonga.#SUB2#
Tonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leka lands a couple of digs.
Leka trying to control but Tonga is working from the bottom.
Tonga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Tonga is trying to keep Leka in close.
Leka postures up in Tonga's guard and throws a big left but Tonga blocks it.
Tonga keeping full guard, as Leka tries to pass.
Tonga pulls Leka in close to prevent any damage.
Tonga is trying to control the position but Leka postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tonga has Leka pulled in close to control his posture.
Leka throws a strike but Tonga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kukulcan Tonga.
I've got Tonga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
Kukulcan Tonga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FSF 16: Line
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Leka circles away and keeps his distance.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leka looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnes swings for the body but Leka moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Leka closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Leka pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leka digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Leka throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Leka is looking for the big counter here.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Barnes scores with a jab. Leka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leka with a jab.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leka can pounce on him.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leka. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Leka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Leka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Leka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes controlling the position for now.
Leka throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Leka wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Barnes is really struggling to control Leka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leka throws a strike but Barnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Leka working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily. #SUB2#
Leka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leka is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes trying to control but Leka is working from the bottom.
Leka wants to hit a switch here but Barnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leka there!
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnes checks a low kick from Leka.
Nice shot by Leka.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes working Leka over with knees to the body.
Leka misses with a punch on the inside.
Leka tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Leka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Leka can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leka backwards.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leka working aggressively here.
Leka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leka can turn it around.
Leka working aggressively here.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leka.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Leka backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Leka feints the counter takedown.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leka's head backwards.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leka. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range. #T2#
Barnes misses with a body punch
letting Leka counter with a right hand. #CL#
Barnes pushes Leka up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes stalls. #BC2#
Leka breaks the clinch.
Leka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
A jab from Leka misses.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Brady Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Leka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leka's head backwards.
Leka keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leka scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Leka slips a jab from Barnes.
A big right from Barnes misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Leka feints the counter takedown.
A left lands for Leka.
Leka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Leka pushes him off.
Leka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Leka slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leka can do to turn this around?#T4#
Leka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn'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!
Leka cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, jab by Leka - just one landing.
Leka moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes checks a low kick from Leka.
Leka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Leka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leka connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leka.
Leka tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Leka blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Leka scoring well with a low kick there.
Leka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leka takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Barnes tests Leka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good work by Leka as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Leka's leg. Leka is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Barnes forces Leka back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Leka thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
A left lands for Leka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Leka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnes will feel that in the morning.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Leka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Leka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Leka saw it coming and moves away.
Leka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Leka connects with a crisp jab.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Leka throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes checks a low kick from Leka.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Leka.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Leka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leka.
Barnes is not content to let Leka control the position.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leka's back!#T3#
Leka tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes tries to get the hooks in deep but Leka pushed the leg off.
Leka's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Barnes's hands.
Barnes is trying to stick to Leka's back but Leka is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Leka.
Leka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leka wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Leka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leka works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes controls Leka momentarily but Leka frees himself. #T4#
Leka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leka stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Leka defends easily.
Leka cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leka is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brady Barnes did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Leka missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Leka was just out of range.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leka connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Leka moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Leka down.
Leka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes feints and then cracks Leka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leka down.
A head kick misses from Leka.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Leka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leka avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Leka throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leka lands with a nice body punch.
Leka throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Leka avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Leka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Leka on that attempt.
Leka is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Leka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnes takes a step back to recover.
Leka swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Leka circles away. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Barnes.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Leka.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Leka.
Leka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Leka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leka.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body. #T3##TD2#
Leka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnes's guard.
Leka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leka's guard. #REVR#
Barnes stays in close to Leka's body and controls the position.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving. #SUB2#
Leka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Leka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Leka tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes is trying to control. Leka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Leka finds it's target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Leka is just out of range.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Leka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Leka feints the counter takedown.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Leka moves away from the strike by Barnes. #CL#
Leka tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leka. #BC2#
Leka breaks the clinch.
Leka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Leka.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leka blocks a leg kick.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leka.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leka tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Leka does it's job there.
Leka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leka throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes moves forwards but Leka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Leka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leka catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Leka lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Leka takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Leka is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Leka moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leka throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes tries to get into range but Leka steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Barnes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leka scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka is the new lightweight champion!
Leo Leka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Brady Barnes was interviewed post fight and said 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: FSF 14: Bronze
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Leka takes one to the side of the head.
Franchise looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
A left lands for Franchise.
Leka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franchise.
Leka throwing a counter right hand but Franchise manages to avoid it.
Franchise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leka lands with a cross.
Leka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leka is looking to slow Franchise down with leg kicks.
Leka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leka with a nice cross.
Franchise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leka.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franchise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Franchise throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Leka.
Franchise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leka lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franchise throws a body punch but Leka moves out of range.
Franchise just misses with a punch to the body.
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Leka is just out of range.
Leka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franchise circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Leka.#T1#
Leka lands with an overhand left.
Franchise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franchise. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franchise throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka scores with a leg kick.
Franchise needs to keep his hands up - Leka had a free shot at his head there.
Franchise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchise throws a right hand that Leka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leka also avoids with ease.
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!
Franchise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leka.
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Franchise's shoulder, as Franchise tries to avoid the shot.
Franchise tries a low kick but Leka avoids it.
Leka scores with a shot to the body.
Leka just misses with a punch to the body.
Franchise misses with a shot to the body
and Leka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Franchise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franchise at a distance.
Franchise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leka. Leka obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Franchise misses.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchise throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Leka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leka scores with a nice head shot.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franchise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franchise missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Franchise lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franchise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leka.
Leka is looking to slow Franchise down with leg kicks. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
Franchise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franchise moves away.
Leka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
Jab, jab by Leka - just one landing.
Leka shoots in looking for a takedown but Franchise manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leka blocks a jab.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Franchise moves out of range easily.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchise moves away from the strike by Leka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franchise! But no joy.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Leka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Franchise's head.
Leka looking to pass the guard.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Leka trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franchise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leka controls the pace.
Leka trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
Franchise working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka advances position into side control!
Leka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franchise some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franchise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leka with a hook.
Nice cross by Leka.
Leka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Leka sizes up Franchise with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franchise's calf.
Franchise looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
Franchise throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franchise pinned against the cage. Franchise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leka dips to his left and cracks Franchise with an uppercut!
Franchise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Franchise throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Franchise. #T1#
Leka connects with a single shot there.
Leka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franchise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchise.
Leka misses with a low kick as Franchise jumps back.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franchise.
Franchise throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leka.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franchise.
Franchise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franchise ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Leka avoids it well.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Franchise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchise sprawls and moves away.
Franchise throws a low kick but Leka moves out of range easily.
Leka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leka scores with a decent looking hook.
Franchise blocks a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Franchise.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Franchise throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Franchise tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Franchise throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka jabs Franchise right on the nose. Franchise blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Franchise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leka with a hook.
Leka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franchises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franchise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Franchise is rocked!
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchise can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
Franchise is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him?
A jab lands there for Leka.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka moves out of range as Franchise strikes.
Franchise tries to move into range but Leka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franchise keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leka throws a monster overhand right that drops Franchise! Leka follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FSF 10: Power
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
We've been hearing reports that Leka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Leka misses its intended target.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leka with a body shot.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Leka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Leka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Leka takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Leka.
Leka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Leka's body.
Leka lands with a good body shot.
Leka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Leka misses with a straight right.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Leka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Brady Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Leka lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Leka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Leka lands a two punch combo.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
letting Leka counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Leka shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Leka tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leka.
Leka backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Leka swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Leka scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Barnes is rocked!
Leka throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Leka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Leka ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leka.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a low kick but Leka avoids it.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Leka. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Good leg kick by Leka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Leka circles away.
Leka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leka is able to avoid easily.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Leka misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Leka stumbling back into the cage.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leka.
Leka shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Leka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Leka avoids the head kick by Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Barnes staying out of range there.
A jab from Leka misses.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Leka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Leka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a jab. Leka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Leka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
Leka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes throws the left hand but Leka avoids the punch easily.
Leka looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Leka is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leka throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes slips a jab from Leka.
Leka lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
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!
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!#T2#
Leka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leka works the jab nicely.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Leka tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka misses with the combination.
Leka shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Leka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Leka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Leka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Leka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Leka slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.#CL2#
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands an elbow that stopped Leka in his tracks for a moment.
Leka throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Leka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka misses the shot to the body.
Leka misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Donk. Leka catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Leka connects with a single shot there.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him?
Barnes cracks Leka with an open hand slap.
Leka with a hook.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a swing at Leka's ribcage but misses.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Leka.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Leka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Leka misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Leka misses with a head kick.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leka misses the jab.
Leka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Leka settles back down.
Leka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Leka throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Leka misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Leka misses.
Leka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leka misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Barnes moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes is looking to control Leka's arms but Leka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
Leka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Barnes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes. #CL2#
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Leka.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Leka is blocking nicely.
Leka can't break the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Leka misses with some punches.
Leka scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range. #T3#
Leka misses with an uppercut.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka staying out of range there.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leka tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leka misses with a straight left.
As Leka backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Leka manages to avoid it all.
Leka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Leka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leka shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Leka and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Leka pushes him off.
Leka defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Leka fails with a takedown attempt.
Leka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leka throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Leka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Leka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
A big right from Leka misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Leka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Leka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
so Leka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brady Barnes just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Leka misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leka throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Leka throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Leka misses its target.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leka lands a body shot.
Leka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Leka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leka throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Leka avoids it well.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leka scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a wild body kick that Leka sees coming a mile off.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Leka looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Leka misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Barnes clinches.
A short uppercut from Leka.
Leka avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Leka tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Leka doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Leka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leka is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Barnes. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Leka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Leka.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leka tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Leka avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Leka scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Leka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Barnes catches Leka right on the button with a cross.
Leka thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Barnes gets a clinch.
Brady Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leka takes a knee to the side of the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leka working aggressively here.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leka's elbow.
Leka struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka is trying to drag Barnes to the mat but Barnes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Leka takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Leka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes slows down the pace here. #BC#
Leka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leka.
Leka misses with a kick to the body.
Leka connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Barnes pushes Leka up against the cage in a clinch.
Leka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A punch combination from Leka misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Leka tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Leka throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leka thinking.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka lands with a right hand.
Leka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leka lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes looks to clinch
and Leka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Barnes defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka misses with a looping left.
Leka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Barnes stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws out a counter right but Leka avoids it with no problem.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Leka. Those never looked like landing.
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.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leka. Leka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Barnes pushes Leka up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes stops a takedown attempt from Leka.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Leka avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Leka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Leka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes prevents Leka from breaking the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leka throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Leka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leka wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Leka.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leka throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes cracks Leka with a good jab.#T3#
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Leka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leka is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Leka takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Leka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes stuns Leka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lekas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka throws a big shot that misses.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leka takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Leka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leka's head.
Barnes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leka.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
Leka cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Leka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
Leka thumps Barnes with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leka 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brady Barnes! Brady Barnes retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Brady Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 313 Clawnes vs Secoy
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Leka misses with a straight left.
Al Haddad throws a looping overhand right but Leka ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Leka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Haddad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Leka trying to control but Al Haddad is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Leka stands up from Al Haddad's guard - Leka perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Haddad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leka finds it's way round the side to connect with Al Haddad's head. #T1#
Al Haddad tries to bum rush Leka with a series of wild strikes but Leka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leka scores with a jab. Al Haddad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Leka.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Haddad is out of range.
Al Haddad misses with a few strikes there.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka feints a counter leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leka. Al Haddad shrugs it off though.
We've been hearing reports that Al Haddad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Leka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Haddad, pushing him back against the cage.
Leka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al Haddad tries to stall but Leka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but Leka improves position. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Leka coming out on top.
Al Haddad lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Leka has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Leka. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Al Haddad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Haddad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Al Haddad lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al Haddad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka tries to clinch up
and Al Haddad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Leka.
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Al Haddad throws a right and a left that Leka avoids nicely.
Leka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Leka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leka lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Leka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka throws an elbow that misses. Al Haddad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leka's guard. Nice move by Al Haddad!#REVR##SUB2#
Leka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Al Haddad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leka has his foot on Al Haddad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Haddad works his way back into a safe position though.
Leka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Haddad is in close to Leka's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Leka trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Leka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Haddad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leka wants to sweep here but Al Haddad controlling him for the moment.
Al Haddad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leka's head.
Al Haddad trying to control the position from guard on top but Leka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Leka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Leka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Leka swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Haddad.
Leka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Haddad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Al Haddad misses.
Al Haddad misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Leka moves into the clinch.
Leka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Leka - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Leka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch. #T1#
Leka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Haddad.
Leka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Haddad throws a shot to the body.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
Leka with a nice cross.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but Al Haddad checks it.
Leka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Leka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Haddad was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
Leka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Leka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Leka was well out of range.
Al Haddad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Leka misses.
Al Haddad throws a shot from downtown. Leka moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but Leka is having none of it.
Al Haddad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leka.
Al Haddad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Al Haddad throws a front kick aimed at Leka's knee but Leka avoids it well.
Leka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leka works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Haddad slips under a jab from Leka.
Al Haddad throwing a counter right hand but Leka manages to avoid it.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Haddad throws a series of punches but Leka moves out of range.
Leka lands a two punch combo.
Leka tries to clinch
and Al Haddad counters with a straight right hand.
Al Haddad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
Al Haddad misses with a hook
and Leka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al Haddad's knee momentarily.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Al Haddad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leka lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Haddad works Leka's body with a nice hook.
Al Haddad misses the jab.
Leka moves out of range of the body kick.
Leka throws a counter combo.#T3#
Al Haddad swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a nice uppercut.
Leka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Haddad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leka.
Al Haddad misses with a series of wild punches.
Leka avoids the body shot from Al Haddad.
A little jabbing left from Leka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Al Haddad saw it coming and moves away.
Leka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Leka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Al Haddad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leka wants to control from the top but Al Haddad keeps moving.
Leka trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Haddad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Al Haddad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Leka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Haddad is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Leka looking for a guillotine here but Al Haddad defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Haddad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Haddad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Al Haddad trying to control but Leka is working from the bottom.
Al Haddad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Al Haddad lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Leka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Al Haddad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Haddad misses with a jab to the body
and Leka counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Leka to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad avoids the head kick by Leka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Haddad. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leka throws a push kick but Al Haddad slaps the foot to one side.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that Leka ducks under and follows up with a left that Leka also avoids with ease.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot.
Al Haddad misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Leka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Haddad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Haddad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad throws a jab when Leka was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leka!
Al Haddad looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad sizes up Leka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Haddad moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
Leka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leo Leka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Al Haddad moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leka throws a shot from downtown. Al Haddad moves away and avoids it.
Al Haddad tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Al Haddad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leka throws the kick towards the body but Al Haddad avoids it.
Al Haddad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Haddad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad slips a straight right by Leka.
Leka throws a nice head kick!
Al Haddad throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Haddad throws a hook but Leka avoids it easily.
Al Haddad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLeka.
Leka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Haddad back to the cage. Leka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Al Haddad fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Haddad lands a two punch combo.
Leka ducks under a wild hook from Al Haddad.
Leka works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Leka has Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Leka misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Haddad prevents a body shot from Leka.
Al Haddad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leka swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leka.
A nice left hand lands by Leka.
Leka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leka lands a body punch.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Leka tries a body shot but Al Haddad blocks it.
Leo Leka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leka digs a right hand underneath Al Haddad's ribcage. Al Haddad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leka is working Al Haddad over against the cage.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leka misses with the head strike.
Leka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Haddad's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Leka fails to land.
Leka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leka.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Leka.
Al Haddad has had enough of the clinch but Leka keeps him there for the moment.
Al Haddad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Leka scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.
Leka is looking to clinch but Al Haddad is avoiding it.
Leka shoots in for a double leg but Al Haddad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Al Haddad.
Leka keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka thows a body kick. Al Haddad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Haddad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leka counters with a straight right hand.
Leka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Haddad. Al Haddad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Haddad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leka lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Haddad off the cage and back into range.
Al Haddad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leka. #CL2#
Leka pushes Al Haddad up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Leka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leka scores with a shot to the side of Al Haddad's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka managing to block the knees to the body from Al Haddad.
Leka lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
Leo Leka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 310 Ballardo vs Shankoli
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
St Pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leka slips under a jab from St Pierre.
A little feinted left hand from Leka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leka tries to clinch up.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Leka counters with a nice leg kick.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Leka.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.
St Pierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Leka.
St Pierre moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
St Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leka. Leka obviously looking to wear him down.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from St Pierre misses.
Leka throws a quick counter head kick but St Pierre was just out of range.
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Pierre. That did some damage!
Leka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Leka.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leka.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leka misses with a jab to the body
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Leka as he connects with a hook.
Leka walks into a stiff left hand from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands with a hook. Leka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka walks into a jab.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
The crowd cheers as St Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.#T2#
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Leka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
Leka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
Leka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leka takes one to the side of the head.
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Leka swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
Leka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leka throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
Leka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Leka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Pierre at a distance.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from Leka.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.
Leka scores with a jab.
St Pierre works over Leka's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Leka.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre scores with a body shot.
St Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
It looked like Leka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Pierre.
Leka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Leka connects with an inside leg kick.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
Leka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leka trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Leka's hands, connecting with Leka's forehead.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leka is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for St Pierre. That snapped Leka's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leka slips under a jab.
Leka looks for the body kick but St Pierre saw that one coming.
St Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and St Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Pierre cracks Leka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leka cracks St Pierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
A good leg kick by Leka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka moves forwards but St Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Leka.#T1#
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leka at a distance.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leka counters with an outside leg kick.
Leka scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Leka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre connects with a single shot there.
Leka connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
St Pierre misses with a straight left.
Leka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
St Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Leka misses.
A shot to the liver by Leka. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Leka misses with a body kick.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Leka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre pushing down on Leka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Leka trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leka is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym.#T4#
Leka can't escape the position.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Leka looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leka? #SUB2#
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leka and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre scoring with punches and elbows.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Leka defends.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
Leka is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Leka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leka is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre throws a hook but Leka blocks it.
Leka jabs St Pierre right on the nose. St Pierre blinks but takes it well.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
St Pierre tests Leka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leka slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Leka rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Leka 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.
St Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Leka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
St Pierre clobbers Leka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leka misses with a straight left.
Leka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leka scrambles back to his feet.
Leka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Leka.
St Pierre catches Leka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre. #CL#
Leka has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
St Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Leka controls his hands.
Leka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leka struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Leka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Leka misses with some punches.
St Pierre misses with a body punch.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
Leka lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Leka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Leka sprawls well.
Leo Leka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
St Pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as St Pierre blocks the low kick.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka misses with an uppercut
and St Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Leka misses with a hook.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Leka tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Leka connects with a body shot.
A big right from Leka misses.
Leka digs a good body shot into St Pierre's ribs.
Leka fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre moves out of range as Leka strikes.
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Leka misses with a body kick.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
St Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Leka fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
Leka works over St Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Leka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leka throws the kick towards the body but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
Leka's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
Leka misses with a leg kick.
Leka thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leka 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
After the fight, Leo Leka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it.
Leka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka scores with a nice strike.
Flagg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg throws out a leg kick but Leka moves out of range and Flagg only half commits.
Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Leka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flagg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Leka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka thumps Flagg with a low kick.
Leka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Leka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Flagg throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leka back to the cage. Flagg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leka connects with a body shot.
Leka staying out of range there.
Leka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leka tries to clinch up.#T1#
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Deangelo Flagg has been cut.
Flagg throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka thumps Flagg with a low kick.
Leka sizes up Flagg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flagg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka with a nice cross.#ROC#
Flagg is rocked!
Flagg avoids the head kick by Leka.
Flagg walks into a jab.
Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him?
Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flagg seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Flagg saw it coming and moves away.
Leka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flagg in his tracks.
Flagg misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Leka drops Flagg with a beautiful combination! Flagg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leka is looking for the KO!#T2#
Leka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flagg throws the kick towards the body but Leka avoids it.
As Flagg looks to move away, Leka throws a big counter combo but Flagg just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Flagg jabs Leka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flagg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Flagg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeka.
Leka throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Leka.
A telegraphed right hand from Flagg misses the target.
Leka takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Flagg misses with a low kick as Leka jumps back.
Flagg throws a leg kick that misses.
Flagg throws a low kick but Leka moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka lands the left hand.
Leka throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flagg counters with a body kick.
Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Leka counters with a stiff right hand.
Leka avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Flagg. #T3##KD#
Leka lands a big uppercut and Flagg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Flagg looks OK. Leka waves Flagg back to his feet!#CL#
Leka gets a clinch.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Leka lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Leka.
Leka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flagg's efforts to push away.
Flagg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leka after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Leka lands a big head kick that sends Flagg tumbling to the mat! Leka takes a step backwards and waves Flagg back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
That has opened up Deangelo Flagg's cut even more.
BAM! Leka delivers a spinning backfist that drops Flagg like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Leo Leka!
Leo Leka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Templar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Templar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leka sprawls well. Leka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Templar gets slowly back to his feet.
Leka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Leka.
Templar moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka misses with a low kick. #CL#
Leka has Templar up against the cage in a clinch.
Leka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Templar tightens his grip and picks Leka up, before dumping him to the ground. Leka manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Templar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Templar has Leka in his guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Leka is sitting in close to Templar's body. Templar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leka is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leka is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Templar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Leka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leka scores with the left hand. Roman knows he should have avoided that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leka. #ROC#
Roman is rocked!
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka works the jab nicely.
Roman is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him?
Leka drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Roman right on the button. Roman goes down! Leka follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Leka gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Leka!
A victorious Leo Leka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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