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22/07/2031
EOD Running: ProTraining
Nikolai Gorbatikov vs Goga Zhirov

Boxing Daily Report from the Sporticus promoted show at Varshavka Sky, Moscow,  taking place on 15/05/2027:

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.  On the line tonight is the Eastern Europe Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Nikolai Gorbatikov (22(11) - 1) who hails from Moscow, Russia and Goga Zhirov(17(7) - 6(2) - 1) from Engels, Russia.  Both Gorbatikov and Zhirov weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Koldan Orlov, and the three ringside judges are Borya Abramov, Sergey Salnikov and Marlen Melnikoff.  

Round 1: 

Zhirov advances into close range.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a right hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Zhirov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zhirov drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body.  
Zhirov drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov drives a jab into Zhirov's body.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a right hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Zhirov gets on the inside.  Gorbatikov pivots from in front of his opponent and is on target with a sharp left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov drives a right hook into Gorbatikov's body.  
Zhirov throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range.  Gorbatikov feints a jab, and then attempts to land a cross, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Zhirov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov attempts to land an overhand right, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov connects with a left hook.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and is on target with a stinging left hook to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Gorbatikov's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Zhirov's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a ramrod jab.  
Zhirov connects 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 Zhirov dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a cross.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and drives a solid jab into his opponents body.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Zhirov gets on the inside.  Zhirov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Gorbatikov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov connects with a left hook.  Zhirov tries to land a left hook, but Gorbatikov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head.  
Gorbatikov throws an overhand right, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zhirov closes the distance.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Zhirov steps inside and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Zhirov lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Zhirov manages to force Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Gorbatikov is on target with a left hook.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a right hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov lands a left hook followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov digs in a left hook to Zhirov's ribs.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent into the red corner.  Zhirov is on target with a firm right hook to Gorbatikov's ribs.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zhirov is on target with a left uppercut to Gorbatikov's ribs.  
Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Gorbatikov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 2 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 20                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 3: 

Zhirov lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Zhirov manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Gorbatikov lands a left hook.  
Zhirov closes the distance.  Gorbatikov is on target with a right hook.  
Zhirov lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Zhirov manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Zhirov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land an overhand right, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov lands with a ramrod jab.  
Gorbatikov drives a sharp left hook into Zhirov's liver.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a jab, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Zhirov steps inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Zhirov pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  Zhirov attempts to land a left hook, but Gorbatikov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zhirov lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Gorbatikov throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov lands a solid left hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range.  Gorbatikov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zhirov attempts to land a cross, but Gorbatikov dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov lands a sharp jab.  
Zhirov advances into close range and manouvers Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov lands a right uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a jab.  
Gorbatikov contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Zhirov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov closes the distance and connects with a left hook.  Zhirov throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Gorbatikov's trainer is advising how he could improve his defence.  

Round 3 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 9                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 4: 

Zhirov hits home with a cross.  
Gorbatikov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a jab.  
Gorbatikov connects with an overhand right.  
Zhirov advances into close range.  Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Zhirov steps inside and lands a left uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Zhirov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a ramrod jab.  
Gorbatikov feints a cross, and then lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Zhirov lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov connects with a cross.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance.  Zhirov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Zhirov closes the distance and is on target with a right uppercut.  Zhirov throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Zhirov lands a left hook.  
Gorbatikov lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Gorbatikov lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Zhirov gets on the inside.  Gorbatikov digs in a left hook to Zhirov's body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Gorbatikov dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Gorbatikov throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Zhirov lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a sharp overhand right.  
Gorbatikov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 5: 

Zhirov steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov hits home with an overhand left.  
Zhirov advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by  two left hooks to his opponents head.  
Zhirov walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Zhirov drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Zhirov lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  He continues the combination and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Zhirov lands two left uppercut's to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Gorbatikov lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zhirov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a solid left hook.  
Zhirov closes the distance.  Gorbatikov connects with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a solid cross.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a sharp overhand right.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Gorbatikov on the ropes.  Gorbatikov lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Zhirov pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and hits the target with a stiff jab.  Gorbatikov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zhirov advances into close range and walks Gorbatikov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zhirov lands a left uppercut to the body, and then to the head.  
Zhirov lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  He continues the combination and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Gorbatikov lands a solid cross.  
Zhirov cuts off the ring, trapping Gorbatikov on the ropes.  Zhirov lands a right uppercut.  
Zhirov throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 35                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 6: 

Zhirov attempts to land a left hook, but Gorbatikov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov advances into close range and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Zhirov hits home with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov closes the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Zhirov pivots to the left of his opponent.  Gorbatikov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Zhirov hits home with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov connects with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a cross, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  He then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov hits home with a cross.  
Zhirov closes the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov advances into close range.  Gorbatikov throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range.  Gorbatikov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov advances into close range.  Gorbatikov is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Gorbatikov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov closes the distance and manages to force Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a right hook, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Zhirov digs in a right hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov finds the target with a jab.  
Gorbatikov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a cross, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Gorbatikov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 51                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 7: 

Gorbatikov lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a cross.  
Zhirov gets on the inside.  Gorbatikov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov tries to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a sharp cross.  
Gorbatikov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov lands a left hook.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Zhirov steps inside and connects with a right hook.  Zhirov throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Zhirov closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov connects with a cross.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Zhirov pivots to the right of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Gorbatikov's liver.  
Zhirov walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Zhirov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Zhirov steps inside and hits home with a stinging left hook.  
Zhirov closes the distance and walks Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Gorbatikov lands a left hook.  
Zhirov attempts to land a right hook, but Gorbatikov sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov lands a left hook.  
Gorbatikov throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov digs in a right hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  He then lands an overhand left followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Zhirov closes the distance.  Gorbatikov hits home with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right to the head, a jab to the head and a jab to the body.  
Gorbatikov lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov manages to force Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Gorbatikov is on target with a solid jab.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a jab, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 7 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 15                            
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 53                            
Head Shots Landed: 28                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 8: 

Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Zhirov dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a firm overhand right.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov hits home with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Zhirov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Zhirov tries to land a jab, but Gorbatikov blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov lands an overhand right followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Zhirov advances into close range and walks Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov connects with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Zhirov connects with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and manouvers Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Gorbatikov drives a right hook into Zhirov's ribcage.  Gorbatikov throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands a stinging jab.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Gorbatikov connects with a solid cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 9: 

Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands with a sharp jab.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and is on target with a sharp right hook.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a sharp jab.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov is on target with a firm right uppercut to Zhirov's ribs.  
Gorbatikov lands a ramrod jab.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov dodges the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range.  Gorbatikov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zhirov throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Gorbatikov connects with a cross.  
Gorbatikov hits home with a cross.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Zhirov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zhirov attempts to land a jab, but Gorbatikov sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Zhirov pivots from in front of his opponent.  Gorbatikov hits home with a right hook.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov feints a left hook, and then tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging cross.  
Gorbatikov tries to land a jab, but Zhirov dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov advances into close range and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range.  Zhirov is keeping his hands low...it looks like he wants his opponent to throw first.  Gorbatikov hits home with an overhand right.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  
Zhirov contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Gorbatikov lands with a spiteful jab.  
Zhirov lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a firm overhand right.  
Gorbatikov is on target with a stiff jab.  
Zhirov closes the distance and hits home with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov walks Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zhirov attempts to land a jab, but Gorbatikov sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 43                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Zhirov walks Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Gorbatikov is on target with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov steps inside and is on target with a solid left hook to his opponents liver.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  Gorbatikov throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Zhirov tries to land a right hook, but Gorbatikov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Zhirov digs in a left hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a cross, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Zhirov closes the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Zhirov lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand right, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a sharp cross.  
Gorbatikov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and manouvers Gorbatikov onto the ropes.  Zhirov digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Zhirov lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance.  Gorbatikov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov connects with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 11: 

Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance.  Gorbatikov connects with a stinging left hook.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands with a stiff jab.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Zhirov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Gorbatikov on the ropes.  Zhirov digs in a right hook to Gorbatikov's ribs.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a left hook, but Zhirov slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent.  Zhirov feints a left, and then lands a spiteful jab.  
Zhirov forces Gorbatikov to back into the ropes.  Gorbatikov lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Zhirov pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Zhirov lands a firm right hook.  
Zhirov lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Gorbatikov hits the target with a ramrod jab.  Gorbatikov throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Zhirov steps inside.  Gorbatikov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands with a solid jab.  
Zhirov advances into close range and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Zhirov lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Zhirov lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Gorbatikov attempts to land a right hook, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  


Round 11 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 40                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 12: 

Gorbatikov lands a ramrod jab.  
Zhirov hits home with a right hook.  
Zhirov advances into close range and lands a sharp left hook.  
Gorbatikov steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Gorbatikov hits home with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands a cross followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep his distance.  Zhirov sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Gorbatikov tries to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands a sharp jab.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Zhirov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov lands a jab to the body, and then to the head.  
Zhirov closes the distance.  Gorbatikov attempts to land a left uppercut, but Zhirov blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Gorbatikov lands an overhand right.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and lands a sharp jab.  
Zhirov closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Gorbatikov's body.  
Gorbatikov steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Zhirov is looking to close the distance and connects with a right uppercut.  
Gorbatikov switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Zhirov sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Zhirov gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Zhirov lands a left hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 12                            
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Zhirov: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 5 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 10  9 - 10  10 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Final Scorecards: 116 - 113  115 - 113  116 - 113

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Moscow, Russia.... Nikolai Gorbatikov

Fight Statistics
Gorbatikov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 604                           
Total Punches Landed: 256                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 515                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 230                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 89                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 404                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 153                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 200                           
Total Jabs Landed: 103                           

Zhirov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 443                           
Total Punches Landed: 208                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 313                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 154                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 130                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 54                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 410                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 199                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 33                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9