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23/07/2031
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Dumisani Mpeta vs Laken Chikunga

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-KwaZulu-Natal promoted show at Umlazi Motsoaledi, Umlazi,  taking place on 10/05/2026:

There are a few empty seats out here tonight, but this is a respectable turnout for the show.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the South Africa Featherweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on AIT Sports, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Dumisani Mpeta (14(2) - 8 - 1) who hails from Cape Town, South Africa and Laken Chikunga(13(1) - 6 - 3) from Umlazi, South Africa.  Both Mpeta and Chikunga weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Khalon Cardoso, and the three ringside judges are Thuso Ledwaba, Brad Van Blerk and Sam Van Onselen.  

Round 1: 

Mpeta is on target with a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
Chikunga lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  As Mpeta tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Chikunga dabs at his face checking for damage.  Chikunga has taken some damage there.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Mpeta closes the distance and drives a firm right hook into Chikunga's ribs.  
Chikunga is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mpeta is on target with a right hook.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Mpeta closes the distance.  Chikunga drives a left hook into Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta hits home with a cross.  
Mpeta advances into close range.  Chikunga is on target with a right hook.  
Chikunga lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Chikunga feints a jab, and then throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Mpeta gets on the inside.  Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Chikunga gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chikunga walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Chikunga lands a left uppercut, right uppercut and a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Chikunga attempts to land a right hook, but Mpeta sidesteps and counters with a solid cross.  
Chikunga is on target with a left hook.  
Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chikunga sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Chikunga throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga connects with a right hook.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Chikunga steps inside and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a sharp right hook to Mpeta's body.  
Chikunga digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents liver.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mpeta's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Mpeta's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 2: 

Mpeta lands a left hook.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and tries to land an overhand left, but Chikunga sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta is looking to close the distance and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a firm overhand right.  
Mpeta strikes his opponents body with a stinging cross.  
Mpeta finds the target with a jab.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mpeta closes the distance.  Chikunga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta lands a sharp cross.  
Chikunga closes the distance.  Mpeta attempts to land a right hook, but Chikunga slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Chikunga drives a left uppercut into Mpeta's ribs.  
Chikunga gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Chikunga throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Mpeta is on target with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chikunga hits home with a left hook.  
Chikunga gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Chikunga gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Chikunga walks Mpeta onto the ropes.  Mpeta throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta attempts to land a left hook, but Chikunga blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Chikunga advances into close range and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Chikunga's body.  
Chikunga hits home with a right hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 3: 

Mpeta lands with a ramrod jab.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Mpeta lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chikunga lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mpeta is on target with a left hook.  
Chikunga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chikunga steps inside.  Mpeta lands a left hook.  
Chikunga manages to force Mpeta into the corner.  Mpeta lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta hits home with a firm left uppercut.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a sharp overhand left.  
Mpeta connects with a sharp left hook.  
Chikunga lands a cross to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  Chikunga attempts to land a right hook, but Mpeta parries the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Chikunga finds the target with a jab.  
Chikunga closes the distance.  Mpeta sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Chikunga hits home with a left uppercut.  
Chikunga is on target with a cross.  
Mpeta is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Mpeta hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and tries to land a jab, but Chikunga sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Chikunga lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Mpeta connects with a right hook.  
Mpeta is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mpeta's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 4: 

Chikunga is on target with a left hook to Mpeta's ribs.  
Chikunga throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref ignores Mpeta's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a firm cross.  
Chikunga digs in a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chikunga walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Chikunga lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Chikunga walks Mpeta down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chikunga connects with a cross.  
Chikunga gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Chikunga is on target with a left uppercut.  
Mpeta is on target with a firm cross.  
Chikunga manages to force Mpeta onto the ropes.  Chikunga digs in a left hook to Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta connects with a stinging left hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Chikunga dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Chikunga steps inside and digs in a right hook to Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Mpeta lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Chikunga steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mpeta digs in a firm left hook to his opponents body.  
Chikunga is on target with a solid right uppercut to his opponents ribcage.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but Chikunga dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta hits the target with a spiteful jab.  


Round 4 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 5: 

Chikunga is on target with a right hook.  
Chikunga digs in a left uppercut to Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a firm cross.  
Chikunga digs in a stinging right hook to Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Mpeta tries to land a right hook, but Chikunga blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Chikunga lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Chikunga walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chikunga digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Chikunga sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Mpeta hits home with a firm overhand left.  
Mpeta tries to land a cross, but Chikunga sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands with a sharp jab.  
Chikunga steps inside.  Mpeta drives a left hook into Chikunga's body.  
Mpeta finds the target with a jab.  
Mpeta steps to the outside and lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mpeta steps to the outside and lands a stinging jab.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and hits home with a sharp cross.  
Mpeta advances into close range.  Chikunga drives a right uppercut into his opponents ribs.  Chikunga goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Mpeta's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 6: 

Mpeta is on target with a solid jab.  Mpeta attempts to land a cross, but Chikunga parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Chikunga drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver.  
Chikunga is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Mpeta's liver.  
Chikunga lands a right uppercut, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and connects with a solid cross.  
Mpeta gets on the inside.  Chikunga lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mpeta hits home with a cross.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and hits home with a solid cross.  
Mpeta is on target with a cross.  Mpeta tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga steps inside and is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mpeta attempts to land a left hook, but Chikunga sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mpeta is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a sharp overhand right.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Chikunga lands a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Chikunga drives a right hook into Mpeta's ribcage.  
Chikunga gets on the inside.  Mpeta connects with a stinging right hook.  
Chikunga is on target with a right uppercut.  
Mpeta pivots from in front of his opponent and hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Mpeta lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Chikunga slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta steps to the outside and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Mpeta closes the distance and lands a left hook.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Chikunga steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range.  Mpeta feints a right hook, and then connects with a solid cross.  
Chikunga is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Mpeta tries to land a left hook, but Chikunga blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range.  Chikunga feints a left hook, and then lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Chikunga steps inside and walks Mpeta onto the ropes.  Chikunga lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Chikunga is on target with a right uppercut.  
Chikunga digs in a right hook to Mpeta's ribcage.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Chikunga cuts off the ring, trapping Mpeta in the corner.  Chikunga lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Chikunga is on target with a left hook to Mpeta's ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 8: 

Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Mpeta steps inside.  Chikunga is on target with a left hook.  
Mpeta closes the distance and is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Chikunga attempts to land a right hook, but Mpeta slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Mpeta drives a left hook into Chikunga's body.  
Mpeta lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Chikunga is looking to close the distance and walks Mpeta down, trapping him in a corner.  Chikunga throws a left uppercut, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Chikunga ties up his opponent.  Chikunga pushes his forearm into Mpeta's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Mpeta lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  Chikunga ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Chikunga pushes his forearm into Mpeta's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent.  Mpeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Chikunga is looking to close the distance.  Mpeta digs in a solid left hook to Chikunga's ribs.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Chikunga digs in a left hook to Mpeta's liver.  
Chikunga digs in a stinging right uppercut to Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a cross.  Mpeta attempts to land a jab, but Chikunga blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Chikunga lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Chikunga clinches his opponent.  Chikunga pushes his forearm into Mpeta's face.  The ref breaks Chikunga's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Mpeta steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Mpeta lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Chikunga connects with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 9: 

Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and lands with a sharp jab.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand left.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and lands a stinging cross.  
Chikunga is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Mpeta throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga advances into close range and forces Mpeta to back into the ropes.  Chikunga connects with a left hook.  
Mpeta is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chikunga sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a left hook to Mpeta's ribs.  
Mpeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left hook into Chikunga's body.  
Mpeta steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Chikunga advances into close range and walks Mpeta down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chikunga lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Chikunga advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Chikunga sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mpeta hits home with a solid right hook.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Mpeta steps inside and connects with a sharp right uppercut.  
Mpeta switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mpeta advances into close range.  Chikunga lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Chikunga is on target with a right hook.  
Chikunga advances into close range.  Chikunga hits home with a left hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mpeta dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Chikunga walks Mpeta into the corner.  Chikunga is on target with a left uppercut.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive overhand lefts to his opponents head.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Mpeta throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Chikunga advances into close range.  Mpeta throws a right hook, but Chikunga ties up his opponent.  Mpeta is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Mpeta lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Chikunga digs in a right hook to Mpeta's ribs.  
Mpeta closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 11: 

Chikunga lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a jab.  
Chikunga closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  Chikunga throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Mpeta steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Mpeta lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Chikunga quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mpeta connects with a cross.  
Chikunga digs in a right hook to Mpeta's ribs.  
Mpeta gets on the inside.  Chikunga lands a right hook.  
Chikunga digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Mpeta hits home with a stinging left hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mpeta dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Chikunga drives a left hook into Mpeta's ribs.  
Mpeta is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Mpeta tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a firm cross.  
Chikunga advances into close range and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Chikunga lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Chikunga lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Chikunga clinches his opponent.  Mpeta pushes his forearm into Chikunga's face.  The referee warns Mpeta and breaks the clinch.  


Round 11 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 12: 

Mpeta sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a firm left hook.  
Mpeta is on target with a cross.  
Chikunga advances into close range and connects with a right hook.  
Chikunga hits home with a cross.  Chikunga throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Chikunga pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Mpeta gets on the inside.  Mpeta goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref ignores Chikunga's complaints and signals for the action to continue.  
Chikunga connects with a right uppercut.  
Chikunga lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a solid cross.  
Mpeta hits home with a cross.  
Chikunga drives a left hook into Mpeta's body.  
Mpeta lands a stinging cross.  
Mpeta tries to step out of his opponents range and hits the target with a stiff jab.  
Chikunga drives a left hook into Mpeta's liver.  


Round 12 Statistics
Mpeta: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Chikunga: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 112 - 117  112 - 116  112 - 116

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Umlazi, South Africa.... Laken Chikunga

Fight Statistics
Mpeta: 
Total Punches Thrown: 466                           
Total Punches Landed: 150                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 402                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 135                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 64                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 392                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 113                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 74                            
Total Jabs Landed: 37                            

Chikunga: 
Total Punches Thrown: 395                           
Total Punches Landed: 160                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 209                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 92                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 186                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 68                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 385                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 157                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3