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13/07/2037
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Ryuu Sakurai vs Aftab Qasim

Boxing Daily Report from the Sumito Urayama's KO Kings promoted show at Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka,  taking place on 11/07/2037:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up we have one of the supporting contests of this show.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on TBS, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Ryuu Sakurai (13(5) - 0) who hails from Kitakyushu, Japan and Aftab Qasim(31(5) - 9(4)) from Suez, Egypt.  Sakurai weighed in at 115 pounds, while Qasim weighed in at 114 pounds and 15 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Ryuu Komatsu, and the three ringside judges are Akira Nishimura, Iwao Kusumoto and Isamu Kawai.  

Round 1: 

Sakurai hits home with a firm cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  Sakurai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai manages to force Qasim onto the ropes.  Sakurai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a firm right hook.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Qasim switches the action to the outside and lands a solid jab.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Sakurai is on target with a left hook.  
Sakurai steps inside and drives a left hook into Qasim's liver.  
Sakurai attempts to land a jab, but Qasim blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai closes the distance.  Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai lands a cross.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and drives a left uppercut into Qasim's body.  
Sakurai is on target with a cross.  
Qasim hits home with a sharp jab.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Qasim steps to the outside.  Qasim sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  Qasim tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Qasim's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  Qasim's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Qasim's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 54                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Sakurai closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  He then lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Qasim lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Qasim lands a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook to Qasim's ribcage.  
Qasim is on target with a jab.  
Sakurai digs in a right hook to Qasim's body.  
Qasim lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a solid left hook.  
Sakurai pivots to the left of his opponent.  Qasim is on target with a left hook to Sakurai's body.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook to Qasim's ribcage.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into Qasim's body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Sakurai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
Sakurai connects with a cross.  
Sakurai lands with a stinging jab.  
Qasim pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a sharp jab.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Qasim pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a sharp cross.  
Qasim drives a jab into Sakurai's body.  Qasim tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 3: 

Qasim throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  Qasim attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Qasim tries to land a right hook, but Sakurai dodges the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Sakurai hits home with a solid cross.  
Qasim lands a ramrod jab.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Qasim sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a firm left hook into Qasim's body.  Sakurai throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Sakurai manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Sakurai hits home with a sharp left hook.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai lands a left hook, left uppercut and a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Qasim switches the action to the outside and throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Sakurai connects with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a left hook.  
Sakurai closes the distance and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Qasim lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into Qasim's body.  Sakurai attempts to land a left hook, but Qasim blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai steps inside and digs in a stinging right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  He follows up the attack and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Qasim's trainer is telling his fighter to increase his workrate.  

Round 3 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 65                            
Power Shots Landed: 41                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 40                            
Body Shots Landed: 28                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 4: 

Sakurai closes the distance and attempts to land a left hook, but Qasim blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai forces Qasim to back into the ropes.  Sakurai lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Qasim's ribcage.  
Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a right uppercut to the body, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Sakurai lands a cross to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Qasim lands with a stiff jab.  Qasim attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sakurai lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Qasim lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands with a hard jab.  
Sakurai steps inside and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands a left uppercut.  
Sakurai pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a solid right hook to Qasim's ribcage.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the head, a right uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Qasim lands a ramrod jab.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 35                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 30                            
Body Shots Landed: 23                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Qasim lands a spiteful jab.  
Qasim is on target with a jab to Sakurai's body.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook to Qasim's ribs.  
Qasim lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Qasim walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai is on target with a sharp cross to Qasim's body.  
Qasim lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai closes the distance and tries to land a right hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Sakurai hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai is on target with a firm left hook to Qasim's liver.  
Qasim pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sakurai tries to land a jab, but Qasim sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Qasim hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the body.  
Sakurai digs in a right hook to Qasim's body.  
Sakurai hits home with a left hook.  
Sakurai drives a right uppercut into Qasim's body.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Sakurai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Qasim throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook.  
Qasim tries to step out of his opponents range.  Sakurai feints a jab, tricking Qasim into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Sakurai is waiting for the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 16                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Sakurai digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Qasim lands a left hook.  
Qasim lands a solid jab.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. 
Qasim drives a right hook into Sakurai's body.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Sakurai pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Qasim's body.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to Qasim's body.  
Sakurai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Qasim hits home with a solid left hook.  
Sakurai gets on the inside.  Qasim quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakurai lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a solid left hook.  
Sakurai lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and is on target with a stinging left hook.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai connects with a cross.  
Sakurai lands a cross to the head, a jab to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Qasim forces Sakurai to retreat onto the ropes.  Sakurai is on target with a firm left hook.  Sakurai tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Qasim sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Sakurai connects with a cross.  
Qasim sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits the target with a stinging jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 32                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 20                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Qasim lands with a hard jab.  
Sakurai is on target with a stinging cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Sakurai advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim switches the action to the outside and snaps his opponents head back with a solid jab.  
Sakurai gets on the inside.  Qasim attempts to land a right hook, but Sakurai dodges the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Sakurai lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Sakurai connects with a left hook.  
Sakurai drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Qasim is looking to keep his distance and lands a sharp jab to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Qasim tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai is on target with a sharp left hook to Qasim's ribs.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook.  
Qasim throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Sakurai time to recover.  
Qasim is on target with a left hook to Sakurai's ribs.  Qasim throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Sakurai throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Sakurai steps inside and is on target with a right hook to Qasim's body.  Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Sakurai is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Sakurai and breaks the clinch.  


Round 7 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 8: 

Qasim throws a left hook, but Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Qasim is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee warns Qasim and breaks the clinch.  
Sakurai lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Qasim manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Qasim pivots to the right of his opponent and finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to Qasim's body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Qasim sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Qasim lands a jab followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Qasim hits home with a right hook.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sakurai closes the distance and drives a solid left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Qasim tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a cross, but Sakurai slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a left hook.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Sakurai forces Qasim to retreat onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai walks Qasim down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai lands a right hook.  


Round 8 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 13                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Sakurai lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Qasim lands with a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and digs in a solid left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai steps inside and drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  
Qasim lands a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai closes the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai connects with a firm cross.  
Sakurai closes the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Qasim pivots to the side of his opponent.  Sakurai digs in a left uppercut to Qasim's ribs.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Qasim is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Sakurai lands a solid cross.  Sakurai throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai lands two right hook's to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Qasim tries to step out of his opponents range and tries to land a cross, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Qasim steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and throws a right uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sakurai throws a left hook, but his opponent steps away from the shot.  Sakurai clinches his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Sakurai pushes his forearm into Qasim's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Sakurai.  
Sakurai is on target with a solid left uppercut to Qasim's body.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 28                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Sakurai digs in a left hook to Qasim's liver.  Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Qasim's kidney. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sakurai to stop fouling.  
Sakurai hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range.  Qasim quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging cross.  
Sakurai drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a firm left hook to Qasim's liver.  
Sakurai forces Qasim to back into the ropes.  Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Qasim's body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Sakurai forces Qasim to back into the red corner.  Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Qasim strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Qasim lands a sharp jab.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Sakurai closes the distance.  Qasim throws a left hook, but Sakurai ties up his opponent.  Qasim is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Qasim snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab.  
Qasim throws a right uppercut, but Sakurai holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Sakurai's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Qasim attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a solid right hook.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 11: 

Sakurai digs in a left uppercut to Qasim's liver.  
Sakurai lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Qasim is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai throws a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a left hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the body.  
Qasim drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim lands a jab to the body, a cross to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Qasim drives a right hook into Sakurai's body.  Qasim tries to land a jab, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Qasim manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Qasim pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a left uppercut to Qasim's liver.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai attempts to land a right uppercut, but Qasim parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Sakurai's ribs.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Qasim's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 11 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 12: 

Sakurai closes the distance and drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a jab to the head, a left hook to the body and a jab to the head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai is on target with a solid left hook.  
Sakurai digs in a solid right hook to Qasim's ribs.  
Sakurai cuts off the ring, trapping Qasim on the ropes.  Qasim tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakurai digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Qasim attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Qasim's body.  Sakurai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp left hook.  
Qasim lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sakurai digs in a solid left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai forces Qasim to retreat onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Qasim is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  


Round 12 Statistics
Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Qasim: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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


Final Scorecards: 120 - 108  120 - 108  120 - 108

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kitakyushu, Japan.... Ryuu Sakurai

Fight Statistics
Sakurai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 552                           
Total Punches Landed: 325                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 230                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 122                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 322                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 203                           
Total Power Shots Thrown: 513                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 315                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 39                            
Total Jabs Landed: 10                            

Qasim: 
Total Punches Thrown: 339                           
Total Punches Landed: 87                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 248                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 69                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 91                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 18                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 219                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 120                           
Total Jabs Landed: 43