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08/08/2031
EOD Running: Complete Fight
Leighton Mataku vs Tabari Nkwinti

Boxing Daily Report from the AI South Africa-Gauteng promoted show at Soweto Twala, Soweto,  taking place on 10/11/2021:

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 final eliminator for the Southern African 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 Leighton Mataku (5 - 0 - 1) who hails from Pretoria, South Africa and Tabari Nkwinti(7(1) - 0 - 1) from Soweto, South Africa.  Both Mataku and Nkwinti weighed in at 126 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Jabulani Segolela, and the three ringside judges are Ubanwa Koranteng, John Kisombo and John Masina.  

Round 1: 

Mataku advances into close range.  Mataku sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and throws a left hook, but his opponent avoids the shot.  Nkwinti ties up his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. As they grapple, Nkwinti pushes his forearm into Mataku's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Nkwinti about fouling.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  Nkwinti clinches his opponent.  Nkwinti is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  Nkwinti ties up his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Mataku closes the distance.  Nkwinti lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and hits home with a sharp right uppercut.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut, right hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nkwinti throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot.  Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Nkwinti is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Nkwinti manages to force Mataku into a corner.  Mataku throws a left hook, but Nkwinti clinches his opponent.  Nkwinti leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Nkwinti's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Nkwinti pivots to the side of his opponent.  Mataku attempts to land a right hook, but Nkwinti sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a right hook to the head.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Mataku's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Mataku's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 2: 

Nkwinti lands a solid right uppercut.  
Mataku is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nkwinti steps inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and forces Mataku to back into the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti pivots to the right of his opponent.  Mataku goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border!  The ref stops the action and gives Nkwinti time to recover.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkwinti connects with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti digs in a solid right hook to Mataku's ribcage.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Mataku switches the action to the outside.  Nkwinti is on target with a firm cross.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right uppercut to Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the head.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and forces Mataku to retreat into a corner.  Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti closes the distance.  Mataku throws a right hook, but Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti connects with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 2 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 49                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 3: 

Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Nkwinti ties up his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Mataku throws a right hook, but Nkwinti clinches his opponent.  Mataku throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Mataku steps inside.  Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  Nkwinti attempts to land a left hook, but Mataku blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti steps inside and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Nkwinti ties up his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Nkwinti uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Mataku's kidney. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  Nkwinti tries to land a right hook, but Mataku blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti walks Mataku into a neutral corner.  Nkwinti lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and drives a firm left hook into his opponents body.  Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkwinti tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Nkwinti's body.  
Nkwinti connects with a firm cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti cuts off the ring, trapping Mataku on the ropes.  Nkwinti hits home with a sharp left uppercut.  Nkwinti clinches his opponent.  Nkwinti leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Nkwinti is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Nkwinti to stop fouling.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and digs in a solid right hook to his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Mataku's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Round 4: 

Nkwinti steps inside.  Nkwinti connects with a right hook.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nkwinti dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Nkwinti lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mataku tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nkwinti feints a left hook, and then hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and forces Mataku to retreat into a neutral corner.  Nkwinti lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  Nkwinti clinches his opponent.  As they grapple, Nkwinti pushes his forearm into Mataku's face.  The referee warns Nkwinti and breaks the clinch.  
Nkwinti lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti manouvers his opponent into a corner.  Nkwinti is on target with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti drives a solid right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mataku steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 4, lets listen in on the corners...Mataku's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 4 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 5: 

Nkwinti advances into close range.  You can sense the frustration from Mataku now.   He steps inside, but then strikes Nkwinti with a blatant low blow!  The ref halts the action and sends Nkwinti to the neutral corner.    He has a stern word with Mataku and warns that a point will be deducted if he continues to foul.  
Mataku steps inside.  Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti steps inside.  Mataku sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti connects with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a firm right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti manages to force Mataku onto the ropes.  Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti hits home with a right hook.  Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Nkwinti's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mataku gets on the inside.  Nkwinti lands a right hook, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands a firm right hook.  
Mataku is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkwinti throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a solid right uppercut.  
Nkwinti manouvers Mataku into the corner.  Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Nkwinti digs in a sharp right uppercut to Mataku's body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 47                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Round 6: 

Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands three consecutive left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head followed by two right uppercut's to the body.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut followed by  two right hooks to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Mataku throws a right hook, but Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Nkwinti to stop holding.  
Mataku steps away from his opponent.  Nkwinti is on target with a sharp overhand left.  
Mataku steps inside.  Nkwinti connects with a right uppercut.  
Mataku steps inside.  Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nkwinti drives a sharp right hook into Mataku's body.  
Mataku gets on the inside.  Mataku sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Mataku steps inside.  Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Mataku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mataku dabs at his face checking for damage.  Mataku has taken some damage there.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Mataku is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Nkwinti hits home with a solid jab.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 7: 

Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti drives a solid right hook into Mataku's body.  
Mataku switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti advances into close range and drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and forces Mataku to back into the ropes.  Nkwinti is on target with a left hook.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Mataku tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a right hook to Mataku's ribcage.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a firm right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a sharp left uppercut to Mataku's liver.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Nkwinti holds on to his opponent.  Nkwinti leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The referee breaks up the clinch and lectures Nkwinti to stop holding.  Nkwinti attempts to land a right hook, but Mataku parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nkwinti lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Mataku tries to keep the action at long range.  Nkwinti hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti forces Mataku to retreat into the corner.  Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 36                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 8: 

Nkwinti steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mataku switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  Nkwinti throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Nkwinti hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti hits home with a right uppercut.  
Mataku advances into close range.  Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Mataku switches the action to the outside and strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Mataku is starting to lose his head here!   He throws a low uppercut...that landed well below the belt! The ref doesnt appear to have noticed the foul and signals for the action to continue.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  
Mataku is on target with a right hook.  
Mataku quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 9: 

Nkwinti lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him in a corner.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti drives a left hook into Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti hits home with a right uppercut.  As Nkwinti tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Mataku dabs at his face checking for damage.  Mataku has taken some damage from that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook.  
Mataku switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Mataku sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nkwinti is on target with a solid right hook.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti connects with a right hook.  
Nkwinti quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Mataku tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook.  
Mataku closes the distance.  Nkwinti lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Mataku closes the distance.  Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 9 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 4                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 10: 

Nkwinti closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Mataku is looking to close the distance.  Nkwinti digs in a firm left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti connects with a left uppercut.  
Nkwinti hits home with a firm cross.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Nkwinti manouvers Mataku into the red corner.  Nkwinti lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Nkwinti lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  
Mataku advances into close range.  Nkwinti lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti connects with a left hook.  
Nkwinti lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Mataku is looking to close the distance.  Nkwinti hits home with a right hook.  
Mataku steps away from his opponent and lands a jab.  
Nkwinti gets on the inside and lands consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  Mataku almost instantly recovers. 
Nkwinti advances into close range and forces Mataku to retreat onto the ropes.  Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Round 11: 

Nkwinti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti feints a left, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Mataku gets on the inside.  Nkwinti lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a sharp right hook to Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Nkwinti walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Nkwinti drives a sharp left hook into Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nkwinti sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  
Nkwinti lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  

Nkwinti drives a left uppercut into Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti drives a firm left hook into Mataku's ribs.  
Mataku hits home with a cross.  
Nkwinti closes the distance and drives a firm left hook into his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Mataku's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 44                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 12: 

Nkwinti walks Mataku onto the ropes.  Nkwinti is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Mataku's liver.  
Nkwinti pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nkwinti is on target with a solid left hook.  
Mataku advances into close range.  Nkwinti lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Nkwinti tries to land a right hook, but Mataku dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nkwinti steps inside and digs in a solid right hook to Mataku's body.  
Nkwinti connects with a right uppercut.  
Nkwinti lands a right hook followed by  two left hooks to his opponents body.  
Nkwinti is on target with a right hook.  The ref is taking a close look at Mataku.  He takes another clean shot, and the ref steps in!  He's seen enough!  The winner by TKO is Nkwinti!  


Round 12 Statistics
Mataku: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 4                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Nkwinti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 7                             
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

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


Fight Statistics
Mataku: 
Total Punches Thrown: 149                           
Total Punches Landed: 25                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 111                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 38                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 122                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 27                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6                             

Nkwinti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 477                           
Total Punches Landed: 313                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 316                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 193                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 161                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 120                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 461                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 308                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Total Jabs Landed: 5