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Event:
CFC 402
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Leuka staying out of range there.
Leuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gatti can pounce on him.
Gatti avoids a kick to the body.
Gatti is looking to score with low kicks.
Leuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gatti.
Leuka throws a leg kick which misses Gatti's front leg but catches the back leg as Gatti tries to avoid it.
Leuka scores with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gatti.
Leuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka throws a head kick that misses.
Gatti misses with an uppercut
and Leuka counters with a thumping low kick.
Gatti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leuka counters with a nice body kick.
Gatti looks winded!
Gatti missing with a left hand there. Leuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leuka is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Leuka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lasi Leuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Gatti is predictable there
enabling Leuka to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Leonel Gatti has been cut.
Gatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leuka moves away.
Leuka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gatti checks the leg kick.
Leuka scores with a shot to the body.
Leuka lands a head shot.
Leuka throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatti.
Gatti misses with a leg kick
and Leuka rattles Gatti with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Gatti tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Leuka dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Gatti stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasi Leuka!
Our winner, Lasi Leuka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Leonel Gatti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to the winner. I tried my best.
Some days things don't work out. '.
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Event:
CFC 396
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - DeGale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
DeGale has Leuka up against the cage in a clinch.
DeGale misses with a punch on the inside.
DeGale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeGale.
Leuka lands an elbow that stopped DeGale in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
DeGale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leukas head.
Leuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leuka throws an elbow that misses.
DeGale throws a head punch that misses.
DeGale blocks an elbow strike.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka is working DeGale over against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeGale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeGale.
DeGale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeGale avoids a wild elbow strike from Leuka.
DeGale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DeGale blocks the elbow strike.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leuka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leuka lands a shot to the body.
Leuka lands a body punch. #BC2#
Leuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeGale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leuka keeps the fight on the outside.#KD2#
Leuka lands a big head kick that sends DeGale tumbling to the mat! Leuka takes a step backwards and waves DeGale back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
DeGale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leuka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeGale.
Oh DeGale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeGale tries to clinch but Leuka is having none of it.
Leuka throws a big counter head kick but DeGale avoids it with no problem.
Leuka closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks DeGale out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Leuka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leuka crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Leuka gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Leuka manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#KD#
Lee sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Leuka to the ground! Lee dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Leuka is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lasi Leuka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee continues to stall.
Leuka is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lee controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Further stalling from Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Leuka's cut.
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#
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Leuka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leuka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee throws a leg kick but Leuka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leuka thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Leuka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leuka can do to turn this around?
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leuka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leuka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leuka.
Leuka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Leuka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Leuka
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Leuka shrugs it off.
Leuka looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Leuka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Leuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Both fighters circling a little - Lee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leuka.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Leuka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Lee.
Leuka is breathing heavily.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leuka counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leuka! But no joy.#T2#
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee catches Leuka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lasi Leuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leuka blocks a head kick by Lee.
#CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Leuka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leuka to the mat. Leuka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Leuka 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.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leuka trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leuka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leuka swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Lee lands a high kick to the side of Leuka's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Lee dives into guard, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lethal Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasi Leuka's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee fakes the body blow, causing Leuka to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Leuka goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lethal Lee!
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Event:
LEGACY! 75
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Tigh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tigh counters with a left to the body.
Leuka looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tigh has knocked Leuka down with a huge combo! Tigh steps away and waves a wobbly Leuka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Leuka is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lasi Leuka has been cut.
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Tigh.
Leuka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Leuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Tigh finish him?
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tigh moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Leuka! Tigh continues to tee off on Leuka, landing with a left and a right! Tigh connects with a right hand that leaves Leuka sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saul Tigh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Saul Tigh thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
LEGACY! 72
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Leuka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Twborg, pushing him back against the cage.
Leuka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twborg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Twborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Twborg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Twborg taking a breather.
Twborg lands a shoulder strike.
Leuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Twborg is working Leuka over against the cage.
Leuka is breathing heavily.
A short right from Twborg.
Twborg lands with a short shot to the head.
Twborg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twborg lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Twborg 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.
Twborg slows down the pace here.
Twborg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leuka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Twborg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Twborg cracks Leuka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leuka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Twborg finish him?
#ROC2#
Leuka is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lasi Leuka has been cut.#T1#
Twborg scores with a leg kick.
Oh Leuka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twborg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leuka backs away from a small jab... but Twborg lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Leuka crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Twborg with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Johnny Twborg!
A relieved looking Johnny Twborg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Brewster. Beautiful body shot.
Brewster misses with an uppercut. Leuka saw that one coming.#CL2#
Leuka instigates a clinch.
Brewster tries to break free but Leuka pushes him back against the cage.
Leuka misses with an elbow strike.
Brewster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leuka backwards.
Brewster lands a shoulder strike.
Brewster cracks Leuka with a nice body shot.
Leuka looks winded!
Leuka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brewster stalls. #BC#
Brewster breaks the clinch.
Brewster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Leuka to the canvas! Leuka doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Brewster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Brewster!
A relieved looking Barry Brewster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Donovan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leuka.#CUT2#
It looks like Zeke Donovan has been cut.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donovan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leuka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Leuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan is looking to clinch.
Leuka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donovan.
Leuka looks winded!
Leuka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Leuka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Donovan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donovan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leuka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leuka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donovan.
Leuka avoids the head kick by Donovan.
Leuka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Donovan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Leuka gets tackled into the cage by Donovan. Donovan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Donovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leuka misses with a few strikes there.
Donovan throwing a counter right hand but Leuka manages to avoid it.
Donovan feints and then cracks Leuka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leuka down.
Leuka tries a head kick but it misses.
Donovan works Leuka's body with a nice hook.
Donovan cracks Leuka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Lasi Leuka has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Donovan.
Leuka misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Donovan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Donovan lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Donovan.
I was talking to Donovan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donovan. #T2##BC#
Donovan manages to break the clinch.
Leuka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donovan can pounce on him.
Leuka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donovan. Donovan obviously looking to wear him down.
Donovan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leuka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Donovan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leuka, pushing him back against the cage.
Leuka has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Donovan digs a right hand underneath Leuka's ribcage. Leuka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Donovan.
Leuka taking a breather.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Donovan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leuka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leuka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3##CL#
Donovan instigates a clinch.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leuka avoids it.
Leuka has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donovan.
Donovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leuka backwards.
Donovan lands a body shot.
Donovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Leuka is rocked!#KD#
Donovan drops Leuka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Leuka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Leuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Donovan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donovan is muscling Leuka up against the cage and as Leuka bounces back off, Donovan cracks him with a huge right hand! Leuka crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeke Donovan!
Zeke Donovan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It was a great fight. Nothing but respect for my opponent here tonight, and I'm totally for a rematch whenever he wants.'.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Leuka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Leuka avoids it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leuka.
Leuka slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leuka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Leuka moved out of range.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leuka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leuka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunter as he connects with a hook.
Leuka falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leuka won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leuka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leuka dodges the ground and pound from Hunter.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leuka some visible discomfort.
Leuka parries the strikes from Hunter easily there. Hunter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leuka to escape.
Hunter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Hunter looks up at the clock and then as Leuka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hunter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hunter scores with punches from side control.
Leuka parries the strikes from Hunter easily there. Hunter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Leuka to escape.
Leuka dodges the ground and pound from Hunter.
Hunter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hunter cracks Leuka with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hunter working the ground and pound but Leuka is defending the strikes.
Hunter misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leuka dodges the ground and pound from Hunter.#T2#
Hunter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leuka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leuka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hunter is trying to ground and pound but Leuka uses the momentary lack of control by Hunter to regain half guard.
Leuka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunter.
Hunter slips a nice elbow through Leuka's hands, connecting with Leuka's forehead.#T3#
Hunter looks to land a strike but Leuka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leuka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Leuka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunter is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Leuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leuka backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Leuka blocks a body shot from Hunter.
A body shot lands from Hunter.
Leuka is breathing heavily.
Leuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leuka misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
Hunter looking to stall.
Leuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Hunter stalling.
Leuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leuka tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leuka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Leuka lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leuka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter is looking for a takedown.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Leuka gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Leuka avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Leuka.
Leuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunter 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#
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leuka back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leuka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter tests Leuka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Leuka forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Leuka prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Leuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Leuka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter is looking to control Leuka's arms but Leuka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Leuka to work.
Leuka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leuka or not.
Hunter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leuka is defending well.
Leuka blocks an uppercut.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Leuka won't allow it.
Lasi Leuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunter.#T1#
Leuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Leuka.
Leuka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Leuka.
Hunter stalling the fight.
Leuka lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunter is trying to drag Leuka to the mat but Leuka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leuka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lasi Leuka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leuka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leuka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leuka's efforts to push away.#T2#
Hunter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Leuka.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Hunter.
Hunter tries to stall but Leuka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leuka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Hunter to work.
Hunter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Leuka.
Leuka lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Leuka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leuka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leuka misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Leuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Hunter blocks the elbow strike.
Hunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leuka can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
#T4#
Leuka tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Leuka avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Leuka.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunter.
Leuka lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Leuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunter pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Leuka. Leuka maintains the clinch.
Hunter wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Leuka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leuka blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Leuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasi Leuka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leuka tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.
Leuka throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Leuka moves into range and clinches up with Hunter.
Leuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leuka wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter.
A nice left hand lands by Leuka.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leuka's elbow.
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leuka up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leuka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Leuka.
Leuka works on Hunter's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Leuka.
Leuka is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leuka.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Leuka lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries a knee to the head but Leuka blocks it.
Leuka lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Leuka.
#TD2#
Hunter jumps into guard, dragging Leuka to the mat.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Leuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
Leuka is working hard here to advance position.
Hunter working a defensive guard here.
Leuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet. #T2#
Leuka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter has a closed guard, preventing Leuka from standing up.
Mark Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leuka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Leuka closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leuka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hunter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leuka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leuka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter blocks an elbow strike from Leuka.
Leuka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hunter.
Leuka tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Leuka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter takes an elbow to the temple.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Leuka.
Leuka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lasi Leuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hunter.
Leuka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leuka lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Leuka misses with the head strike.
Leuka prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Leuka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leuka lands an elbow inside that Hunter shrugs off.
Hunter dodges an elbow strike from Leuka.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leuka backwards.
Leuka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunter avoiding damage.
Hunter being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasi Leuka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leuka 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasi Leuka!
Lasi Leuka 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.
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