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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rusev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
Leilua scores with a sloppy right hand. Rusev should have avoided that one.
Leilua cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rusev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Leilua rushes Rusev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rusev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leilua smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rusev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leilua as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Rusev gets tackled into the cage by Leilua. Leilua maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leilua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike.
Rusev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leilua lands a right hand.
Rusev jumps guard but Leilua turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leilua scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Rusev has hold of one of Leilua's legs. Leilua is fighting the takedown attempt but Rusev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Rusev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leilua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rusev postures up.
Rusev stopping the sweep attempt from Leilua.
Rusev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rusev throws a big right hand that misses.
Rusev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rusev 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.
Rusev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rusev throws a strike but Leilua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rusev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rusev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Rusev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rusev tries to pass to full mount but Leilua defends it.
Rusev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leilua's head. #SUB#
Rusev 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.
Rusev not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Leilua is concentrating on defense, preventing Rusev from advancing position.
Rusev trying to control the action but Leilua is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rusev working the head and body with strikes.
Leilua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rusev.
Rusev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leilua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rusev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leilua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusev.
Rusev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leilua keeps working. #T4#
Leilua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rusev.
Rusev is nestled in close to Leilua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rusev is trying to control the action in half guard but Leilua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leilua on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leilua wants to get back to full guard.
Leilua is not content to let Rusev control the position.
Rusev throwing shots but Leilua is blocking nicely.
Rusev working Leilua over with strikes.
Rusev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rusev throwing shots but Leilua is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Leilua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Leilua leaves Rusev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leilua tries to avoid it but Rusev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leilua to the ground. Leilua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusev or perhaps it was just good defense by Leilua, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rusev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leilua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leilua slaps away a takedown attempt from Rusev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leilua stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusev. Rusev gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Rusev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leilua cracks Rusev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leilua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leilua throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Rusev tries to keep at a distance but Leilua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leilua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rusev takes a shot to the head.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rusevs head.
Rusev fails to pull guard.
Leilua lands a damaging elbow.
Rusev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leilua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leilua lands an elbow inside that Rusev shrugs off. #ROC2#Rusev is rocked!
Leilua gets underhooks to prevent Rusev's takedown attempt.
Oh Rusev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leilua presses Rusev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leilua pushes Rusev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua lands with a right to the head.
Rusev takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rusev tries for a takedown but Leilua manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leilua has Rusev pressed against the cage. He pushes Rusev back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Leilua throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rusev crashing to the floor! Leilua piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rusev is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Leilua!
Kai Leilua 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 591
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Leilua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seto under the eye.
Nice cross by Leilua.#CL#
Seto has managed to clinch.
Seto wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Seto is trying to trip Leilua. He has hold of a leg but Leilua is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seto trying to control but Leilua is working from the bottom.
Seto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seto wants to pass the guard but Leilua is keeping the position.
Leilua keeping moving, preventing Seto from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seto looking to pass the guard.
Seto wants to control from the top but Leilua keeps moving. #T1#
Seto looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Seto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leilua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Seto eats them both and turns towards Leilua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Seto clinches up with Leilua and pushes him back against the cage.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Leilua lands with a right to the head.
Leilua prevents the takedown attempt.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua lands a left hand.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua lands an elbow just above Seto 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seto tries to score a body lock takedown but Leilua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Leilua on the inside.
Leilua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seto's elbow. #T3#
Seto can't get the takedown.
Seto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leilua is defending well.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
Leilua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leilua is leaning against Seto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seto is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Leilua lands with a light punch inside.
Seto blocking some punches.
Leilua has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Seto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leilua can turn it around.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Seto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Leilua avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Leilua struggles to land a body shot inside as Seto controls his hands.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Seto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seto wants a takedown but no success here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leilua lands a body punch.
Leilua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Leilua blocks an uppercut.
Seto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua 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#
Seto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leilua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leilua lands a glancing blow to the side of Seto's head.
Leilua slaps away a takedown attempt from Seto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Leilua moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leilua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seto's brow.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Seto.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seto avoids a wild elbow strike from Leilua.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Leilua.
Leilua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Leilua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leilua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seto.#T1#
Seto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seto dodges an elbow strike from Leilua.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leilua.
Seto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Leilua gets through Seto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leilua scores with a shoulder strike.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Kai Leilua seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Seto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by Seto.
#T2#
Leilua pushes Seto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leilua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seto's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua tries to work over Seto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Leilua on the inside.
Leilua tries to work over Seto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Leilua as the two fighters clinch.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua can't find room to land a body shot as Seto controls the action.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Seto.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seto backwards. #T3#
Leilua lands an elbow that stopped Seto in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Leilua.
Leilua pushes off an throws an elbow but Seto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leilua.
Seto blocks an uppercut.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua lands with a short shot to the head.
Seto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Seto has hold of one of Leilua's legs. Leilua is fighting the takedown attempt but Seto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Seto trying to control but Leilua is working from the bottom.
Leilua looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seto wants to pass the guard but Leilua is keeping the position.
Seto looking to sit in guard and control but Leilua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Leilua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Seto preventing the sweep.
Leilua keeping full guard, as Seto tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leilua scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kai Leilua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leilua stuffs the takedown.
Leilua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leilua scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Leilua lands.
Seto shoots in and drives through. Leilua sprawls well.
Leilua tries to clinch but Seto is having none of it. #CL#
Seto closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seto is working for takedown but Leilua is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Seto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Leilua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
Seto has Leilua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leilua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seto pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leilua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Seto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leilua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leilua is looking to clinch but Seto is avoiding it.
It looked like Seto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Seto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leilua staying out of range there.
Seto sets himself, and Leilua steps forward looking for the clinch! Seto avoids it this time.
Leilua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seto tries to counter with a takedown but Leilua is quick to defend against it.
Kai Leilua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seto dives in and grabs Leilua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leilua pushes down on Seto's head and hops out.
Leilua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kai Leilua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leilua cracks Seto with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seto blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Seto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leilua after a bit of a struggle.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
Seto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leilua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Leilua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leilua 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Leilua!
Kai Leilua thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 581
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hideki throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Hideki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leilua under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.#CL#
Leilua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
Hideki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hideki scores with a shot to the side of Leilua's head.
Hideki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hideki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hideki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hideki.
Hideki throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hideki swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hideki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hideki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hideki blocking some punches.
Leilua lands an elbow inside.
Hideki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hideki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hideki struggles to land a body shot inside as Leilua controls his hands.
#T1#
Hideki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leilua struggles to land a body shot inside as Hideki controls his hands.
Hideki working aggressively here.
Leilua tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hideki avoids it.
Hideki working aggressively here.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hideki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hideki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hideki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leilua backwards.
Leilua scores with a hook to the body.
Leilua throws an elbow that misses.
Hideki lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Hideki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hideki misses with a looping right.
Leilua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leilua takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#Leilua is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hideki connects with a body shot.
Hideki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Leilua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Kai Leilua's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hideki engages and cracks Leilua with a massive lead left hook - Leilua tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hideki is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nagatsuki Hideki!
A very excited looking Nagatsuki Hideki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 572
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Leilua closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luciano. #CUT#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leilua avoids a wild elbow strike from Luciano.
Leilua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua struggles to land a body shot inside as Luciano controls his hands.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua dodges an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano misses with an elbow over the top.
Leilua misses with an elbow over the top.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A nice left hand lands by Leilua.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Leilua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike.
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luciano works on Leilua's body with a couple of short punches.
Leilua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leilua.
Luciano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leilua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Leilua avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luciano throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Leilua pushes off an throws an elbow but Luciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano just leaning against Leilua, taking a breather.
Luciano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano misses with a punch to the body.
Leilua blocks an elbow strike from Luciano.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Leilua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano lands an elbow inside that Leilua shrugs off.
Leilua dodges an elbow strike from Luciano.
Leilua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leilua's elbow.
Leilua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leilua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leilua tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano looking to stall.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leilua lands a shot to the body.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short right from Leilua.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Leilua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leilua lands a nice uppercut.
Leilua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano tries to work over Leilua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leilua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucianos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Nice elbow from Leilua. #ROC2#Luciano is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jose Luciano has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Oh Luciano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.#R2#
Good leg kick by Leilua.
Luciano is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Leilua just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Luciano has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Leilua!
Our winner, Kai Leilua, 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. |
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Event:
CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Leilua throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Leilua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leilua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.
Nice uppercut there from Leilua.
Leilua looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leilua.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai Leilua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leilua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leilua lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leilua darts in trying to clinch
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Leilua lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leilua looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leilua.
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Leilua moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov is looking to break free of the clinch but Leilua has double underhooks.
Leilua misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leilua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Leilua lands an uppercut.#T2#
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua lands a shoulder strike.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Petrov is trying to break free.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov. #BC#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leilua throws a body kick that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leilua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leilua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leilua sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Petrov's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leilua takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leilua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua is looking to clinch.
Petrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leilua jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Leilua moves away and avoids it.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leilua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leilua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leilua is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Petrov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Leilua.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leilua.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leilua on the side of the head.
Leilua misses the jab.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leilua tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Leilua misses with a wild combination.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leilua pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Petrov moves away from the strike by Leilua.
Leilua lands a jab to the head.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Leilua.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Leilua misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Leilua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov throws a hook but Leilua avoids it easily.
Leilua works the jab nicely.
Leilua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Leilua misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leilua lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Leilua misses with a hook.
Petrov slips a straight right by Leilua.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Leilua.
Leilua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leilua moves to clinch but Petrov breaks away
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Leilua is rocked!
Petrov is stalking Leilua. Leilua circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Petrov, and it's lights out! Leilua really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pyotr Petrov! |
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Event:
CFC 555
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Leilua misses with a two punch combination.
Mazzolari misses with a hook
and Leilua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leilua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzolari lands with a shot to the body.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazzolari with a jab.
A big left from Leilua misses.
A left and a right from Mazzolari both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that Leilua ducks under and follows up with a left that Leilua also avoids with ease.
Leilua cracks Mazzolari with a good jab.
Leilua blocks a jab.
Leilua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua misses with a hook
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzolari's head.
Mazzolari throws an overhand right that lands on Leilua's shoulder, as Leilua tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzolari throws an off balance right hand
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazzolari digs a good body shot into Leilua's ribs.
Mazzolari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
enabling Mazzolari to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzolari wants to clinch up but Leilua keeps it at a distance.
Mazzolari throws out a loose jab but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leilua.
Leilua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua right on the nose. Leilua blinks but takes it well.
Leilua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leilua connects with a single shot there.
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!
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from Mazzolari.
Leilua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leilua scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazzolari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leilua.
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Leilua lands a nice looking body shot.
Leilua throws a hook to the side of Mazzolari's head but Mazzolari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leilua slips under a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leilua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leilua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
A slow jab from Leilua misses its intended target.
Mazzolari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzolari throws a body punch but Leilua moves out of range.
Leilua looks for the body kick but Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Mazzolari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leilua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leilua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mazzolari will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzolari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzolari walks into a left hand.
Leilua misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Leilua throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzolari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Leilua misses.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.
Leilua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with an uppercut. Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzolari throws a jab but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leilua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzolari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazzolari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari lands with an uppercut that bounces Leilua off the cage and back into range.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
A cross from Mazzolari lands.
Mazzolari misses the jab.
Leilua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzolari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.#T4##CL2#
Mazzolari drives through and clinches with Leilua against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Mazzolari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leilua's elbow.
Mazzolari misses with some punches.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mazzolari as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzolari misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Mazzolari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Kai Leilua is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that misses
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leilua manages to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazzolari tries to clinch but Leilua is having none of it.
Mazzolari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mazzolari in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mazzolari misses the shot to the body.
Leilua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leilua lands with an overhand left.
Leilua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzolari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leilua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazzolari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leilua throws a shot 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!
Mazzolari throws a looping overhand right but Leilua ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leilua's corner calls for a 1-2. Leilua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leilua punishes Mazzolari's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Leilua misses with a looping left.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua misses with an uppercut.
Mazzolari throws a big shot that misses.
Leilua catches Mazzolari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leilua scores with a jab to the head.
Leilua is looking to land body kicks.
Leilua throws a looping overhand right but Mazzolari ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua tests Mazzolari'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!
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Mazzolari moves into the clinch.
Mazzolari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Leilua's head.
Leilua misses with some punches.
#BC#
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzolari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazzolari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Leilua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua tests Mazzolari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leilua swings for the body but Mazzolari moves out of range.
Leilua dodges the punch combination from Mazzolari.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzolari slips a jab and a cross from Leilua.
A left and a right from Leilua both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzolari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Mazzolari misses its intended target. #T4#
A lazy left from Leilua finds it's target.
Leilua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leilua sizes up Mazzolari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leilua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leilua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazzolari lands with a good body shot.
Mazzolari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch but Leilua is avoiding it.
Jab by Mazzolari.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leilua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari takes a swing at Leilua's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leilua misses with a left hand
and Mazzolari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua looks to land a combination but Mazzolari avoids it well.
A big right from Mazzolari misses.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzolari misses with a body shot.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari closes the distance but Leilua moves to the side
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mazzolari forces Leilua back against the cage and clinches.
Leilua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari has a couple of punches blocked by Leilua.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leilua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leilua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzolari backwards.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leilua backwards.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzolari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzolari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Mazzolari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzolari swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzolari fails to land. #T2#
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari misses with the head strike.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua. #BC#
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leilua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazzolari misses with a looping left.
Mazzolari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzolari misses with a lunging right hand
and Leilua counters with a nice uppercut.
Leilua misses with a kick to the body.
Mazzolari ducks under a wild hook from Leilua.
Mazzolari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mazzolari misses with a left hand
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leilua clobbers Mazzolari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leilua moves away from the strike by Mazzolari.
Leilua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari looks to land a left hand but Leilua moved out of range nicely.
Mazzolari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body.
Leilua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzolari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Leilua.
Leilua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazzolari circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzolari cracks Leilua with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua connects with the punch.#T4#
Leilua connects with a body shot.
Mazzolari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leilua.
Leilua looks to land a right hand but Mazzolari moved out of range.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzolari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leilua doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazzolari works Leilua's body with a nice hook.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua takes a swing at Mazzolari's ribcage but misses.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a good cross that connects.
Mazzolari slips under a jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
Leilua throws a big counter combination but Mazzolari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzolari looks to throw the jab but Leilua is out of range.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Leilua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leilua 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Leilua!
After winning the bout, Kai Leilua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CFC 542
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Leilua checks the leg kick.
Leilua is looking for the big counter here.
Leilua's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leilua's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tremendous Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leilua throws out a counter right but Tremendous Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tremendous Jr misses with a right hand
and Tremendous Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Tremendous Jr misses.
Rex Tremendous Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremendous Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tremendous Jr darts in and clinches Leilua up against the cage.
Leilua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tremendous Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leilua.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leilua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leilua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tremendous Jr blocking some punches.
Tremendous Jr blocking some punches.
Leilua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tremendous Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Leilua avoids the damage to the body.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tremendous Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leilua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leilua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tremendous Jr misses with some punches.
Tremendous Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tremendous Jr misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Tremendous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Tremendous Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tremendous Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Tremendous Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leilua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leilua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua lands a nice uppercut.
Tremendous Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leilua.
Leilua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leilua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leilua lands a left hand.
Leilua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tremendous Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leilua backwards.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Tremendous Jr.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tremendous Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tremendous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Tremendous Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tremendous Jr misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Tremendous Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Leilua is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Leilua.
Tremendous Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tremendous Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tremendous Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leilua.
Leilua blocks a body shot from Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Tremendous Jr.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tremendous Jr backwards.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tremendous Jr's elbow.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Tremendous Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tremendous Jr's elbow.
Leilua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tremendous Jr blocks an uppercut.
Tremendous Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leilua avoids it.#T4#
Tremendous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leilua working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leilua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tremendous Jr misses with a body punch.
Leilua scores with a shoulder strike.
Tremendous Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tremendous Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Tremendous Jr.
Leilua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tremendous Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Leilua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Tremendous Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Leilua controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tremendous Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tremendous Jr thows a leg kick but Leilua checks it #KD2#
and Leilua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tremendous Jr! Leilua lets Tremendous Jr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tremendous Jr is rocked!
Tremendous Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A leg kick checked by Leilua.
Leilua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Tremendous Jr forces Leilua back against the cage and clinches.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tremendous Jrs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leilua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Leilua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tremendous Jr missing with knees to the body.
Tremendous Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leilua's face.
#CUT#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Tremendous Jr.
Leilua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tremendous Jr.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tremendous Jr tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Tremendous Jr prevents a body shot from Leilua. #T2#
Tremendous Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tremendous Jr prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Leilua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leilua avoiding damage as Tremendous Jr throws knees to the body.
Leilua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Leilua.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Leilua as the two fighters clinch.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Tremendous Jr prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Tremendous Jr.
Leilua prevents a body shot from Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leilua blocks it with crossed arms.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
A short left from Leilua. #T3#
Leilua avoiding damage as Tremendous Jr throws knees to the body.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tremendous Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
Leilua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leilua lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tremendous Jr backwards.
Tremendous Jr tries to work over Leilua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tremendous Jr blocking some punches.
Leilua lands with a light punch inside.
Tremendous Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leilua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tremendous Jrs head.
Tremendous Jr blocking some punches.
#T4#
Tremendous Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Leilua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tremendous Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Leilua.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Leilua.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Tremendous Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Tremendous Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tremendous Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tremendous Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leilua is defending well for now.
Leilua working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Leilua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by Tremendous Jr.
Tremendous Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leilua blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tremendous Jr misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Leilua counters with a nice right hand that sends Tremendous Jr toppling to the canvas! Tremendous Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Leilua finish him?!
Oh Tremendous Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tremendous Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leilua rattles Tremendous Jr with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tremendous Jr tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Leilua dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tremendous Jr stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kai Leilua!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Leilua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 3
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leilua but Leilua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Leilua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leilua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Leilua does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Leilua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Leilua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leilua being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leilua looking to control.
#T1#
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ilmarinen postures up in Leilua's guard and throws a big left but Leilua blocks it.
Ilmarinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ilmarinen pushes down on Leilua's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ilmarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leilua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ilmarinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Leilua really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Leilua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leilua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilmarinen. #T3#
Leilua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leilua with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ilmarinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen working Leilua over with strikes.
Ilmarinen stalling.
Ilmarinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leilua for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Leilua dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmarinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Leilua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ilmarinen feints and as Leilua raises his hands in defense, Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jalo Ilmarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ilmarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ilmarinen continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leilua is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ilmarinen is controlling Leilua's posture.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leilua's guard. #REVR#
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Ilmarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leilua's head.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!
Ilmarinen landing strikes.
Leilua is trying to improve his position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but Leilua is defending the strikes.
Ilmarinen in side control, throwing shots but Leilua defends.
Ilmarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leilua can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ilmarinen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leilua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ilmarinen cracks Leilua with a big right hand but Leilua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Leilua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ilmarinen controlling the position.
Leilua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leilua taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leilua trying to remain calm as Ilmarinen controls from the top position.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound.#ROC#Leilua is rocked!
Ilmarinen working the body and head with strikes.
Leilua is still in real trouble! Can Ilmarinen finish him?#T4#
Ilmarinen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ilmarinen cracks Leilua with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ilmarinen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leilua is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ilmarinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalo Ilmarinen! |
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Event:
WW 2022 - Losers Rnd 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Leilua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
San Nicholas slips a straight right by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Leilua.
San Nicholas lands with a good body shot.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua throws a hook but San Nicholas blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Nicholas! But no joy.#CL#
Leilua takes the fight into the clinch.
San Nicholas has had enough of the clinch but Leilua keeps him there for the moment.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Nicholas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leilua lands a hook that snaps the head of San Nicholas backwards. #BC2#
San Nicholas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Nicholas connects with a leg kick.
San Nicholas misses with an uppercut. Leilua saw that one coming.
Leilua throws a leg kick but San Nicholas sees it coming and moves out of range.
San Nicholas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
San Nicholas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leilua tries to counter by moving into the clinch but San Nicholas manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from San Nicholas misses its intended target.
Leilua throws a lazy right hand but San Nicholas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San Nicholas missing with a left hand there. Leilua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San Nicholas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
San Nicholas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leilua.
Leilua tries to close the distance and clinch but San Nicholas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leilua momentarily.
San Nicholas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leilua is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Leilua clinches.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
San Nicholas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leilua.
Leilua digs a right hand into San Nicholas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Nicholas's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas. #T2#
San Nicholas is trying to break free.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Nicholas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leilua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San Nicholas prevents a body shot from Leilua.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leilua.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas prevents a body shot from Leilua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leilua.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leilua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua keeps control of San Nicholas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leilua misses with some punches.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
San Nicholas tries to circle away but Leilua has him pinned against the cage.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Nicholas is trying to push Leilua away but Leilua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San Nicholas tries to break the clinch but Leilua is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Leilua. #BC2#
San Nicholas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Nicholas takes a swing at Leilua's ribcage but misses.
Leilua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Nicholas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from San Nicholas.
Leilua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leilua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and San Nicholas is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Leilua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leilua wants to land a leg kick but San Nicholas is out of range.
San Nicholas misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Leilua counters by moving into the clinch.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
San Nicholas is trying to maintain a safe position but Leilua gets an underhook and turns San Nicholas into the cage.
Leilua scores with a shot to the side of San Nicholas's head. #ROC#San Nicholas is rocked!
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Nicholas is still on wobbly legs! Can Leilua finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua misses with some punches.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but San Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas tries to circle away but Leilua has him pinned against the cage.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leilua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leilua keeps control of San Nicholas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
Leilua has a couple of punches blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leilua misses with the head strike.
Leilua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leilua fails to land.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but San Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Leilua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
San Nicholas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Nicholas seems to have recovered his senses.
San Nicholas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leilua throws a leg kick
and San Nicholas counters with a good low kick that Leilua was not able to check.
A jab from Leilua finds it's way through San Nicholas's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Leilua. Those never looked like landing.
Leilua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San Nicholas.
San Nicholas tries a head kick but it misses.
San Nicholas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
San Nicholas looks to land a combination but Leilua avoids it well.
San Nicholas slips under a jab from Leilua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Nicholas checks a leg kick. #CL#
Leilua closes the distance and clinches.
Leilua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite San Nicholas's efforts to push away.
San Nicholas is trying to push Leilua away but Leilua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San Nicholas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leilua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
San Nicholas is trying to break the clinch but Leilua has him pressed against the cage.
Leilua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Leilua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San Nicholas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leilua lands with a light punch inside.
Leilua unloads with a big right hand that wobbles San Nicholas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Leilua is unloading with more strikes now! San Nicholas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Leilua!
An out of breath Kai Leilua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WW Round 1a
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Colon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Colon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leilua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colon.
Colon avoids the body shot from Leilua.
Leilua throws a hook but Colon blocks it.
Leilua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leilua's head.#CUT#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
Leilua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colon slips a jab and a cross from Leilua.
Leilua throws a jab but it's blocked by Colon.
Leilua looks to score with a jab to the body but Colon is just out of range.
Leilua throws out a powerful jab.
Leilua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colon.
Leilua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colon ducks under a wild hook from Leilua.
Colon throwing a counter right hand but Leilua manages to avoid it.
Kai Leilua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Colon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leilua thuds his right hand into Colon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Leilua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leilua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colon.
Leilua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leilua scrambles back to his feet.
Colon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Leilua is rocked!
Colon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Leilua out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jemiah Colon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Nicholas.
One throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San Nicholas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from San Nicholas.
One is looking to counter the offense by San Nicholas and move into the clinch.#CL#
One has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
San Nicholas takes a shot to the head.
San Nicholas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One has a couple of punches blocked by San Nicholas.
One throws a head punch that misses.
San Nicholas managing to block the knees to the body from One.
San Nicholas takes a shot to the head.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Nicholas backwards. #ROC#San Nicholas is rocked!
One working aggressively here.
San Nicholas is still on wobbly legs! Can One finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
One tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One misses with a hook from the clinch.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
One misses with the head strike.
#T1#
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from One fails to land.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
One throws a head punch that misses.
One misses with some punches.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
A head punch on the inside from One fails to land.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One throws a head punch that misses.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
One swings wildly with an uppercut but San Nicholas uses good head movement to avoid it.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
One misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas blocks an uppercut.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Nicholas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
One throws a head punch that misses.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Nicholas seems to have recovered his senses.
San Nicholas tries to break free but One pushes him back against the cage.
San Nicholas is trying to stall.
San Nicholas looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
San Nicholas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
San Nicholas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One throws a head punch that misses.
One makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from One.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from San Nicholas.
San Nicholas blocking some punches.
San Nicholas looking to stall.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Nicholas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
One lands a body punch.
One swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Nicholas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but One is keeping busy.
One digs a right hand into San Nicholas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Nicholas's gas tank.
San Nicholas looks winded!
One scores with a shoulder strike.
San Nicholas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops San Nicholas to his knees! One keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hop Ww One! |
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