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Hajime Taketa vs Hitoshi Kiyabu
Boxing Daily Report from the AI Japan-Osaka promoted show at IMP Hall, Osaka, taking place on 21/02/2030: 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. Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Hajime Taketa (9(4) - 3) who hails from Toyonaka, Japan and Hitoshi Kiyabu(21 - 10(4) - 1) from Hiroshima, Japan. Both Taketa and Kiyabu weighed in at 122 pounds. The referee tonight is Iwao Okuma, and the three ringside judges are Kyo Kuramoto, Goro Tsuchida and Yoshi Yamane. Round 1: Taketa finds the target with a ramrod jab. Taketa attempts to land a cross, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a cross. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Taketa lands a jab. Taketa throws a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook. Taketa lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu drives a right uppercut into Taketa's body. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Taketa hits home with a cross. Kiyabu advances into close range and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right hook to his opponents body. Kiyabu cuts off the ring, trapping Taketa in the corner. Kiyabu lands a left uppercut. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a jab, cross and an overhand right to his opponents head. Kiyabu advances into close range. Taketa pivots from in front of his opponent. Taketa tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and lands two left hook's to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Kiyabu forces Taketa to back into the ropes. Kiyabu drives a right hook into his opponents body. Kiyabu lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Taketa steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab. Taketa steps away from his opponent. Taketa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Kiyabu connects with a cross. Taketa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab. Taketa connects with an overhand right. Kiyabu advances into close range and manouvers his opponent into a corner. Kiyabu connects with a left uppercut. Taketa is on target with a right hook to Kiyabu's body. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Taketa's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 25 Jabs Landed: 13 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 46 Head Shots Landed: 22 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 1 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 39 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 10 Round 2: Kiyabu lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Kiyabu advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Taketa blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs. Taketa steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross. Taketa is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Taketa lands a jab. Kiyabu steps inside and manages to force Taketa onto the ropes. Kiyabu lands a right hook. Taketa switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Taketa finds the target with a hard jab. Kiyabu closes the distance. Taketa attempts to land a left hook, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Taketa strikes his opponents body with a solid cross. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and lands a right uppercut. Kiyabu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Taketa lands a straight 1 - 2. Taketa tries to land a jab, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook. Kiyabu lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body. Kiyabu sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Kiyabu attempts to land a right uppercut, but Taketa blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Taketa connects with a left hook. Kiyabu steps inside and drives a left hook into his opponents liver. Taketa throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Taketa is looking to keep his distance. Taketa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab. Round 2 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 32 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 38 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 17 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 3: Taketa lands a straight 1 - 2. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Taketa lands with a ramrod jab. Taketa steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Taketa's body. Taketa lands with a spiteful jab. Kiyabu advances into close range. Taketa lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Kiyabu gets on the inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Taketa sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu gets on the inside and forces Taketa to back into the ropes. Taketa hits home with a firm left hook. Taketa drives a firm left hook into his opponents liver. Kiyabu is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab. Kiyabu forces Taketa to back into a corner. Taketa tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right uppercut. Kiyabu drives a right uppercut into Taketa's ribcage. Kiyabu tries to keep the action at long range. Taketa lands a cross to his opponents body. Taketa is on target with a stinging overhand right. Kiyabu hits home with a right hook. Kiyabu walks Taketa down, trapping him on the ropes. Kiyabu is on target with a right uppercut to Taketa's ribs. Kiyabu lands a jab to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Taketa switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab to Kiyabu's body. Taketa connects with a solid cross. Kiyabu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Taketa lands a jab followed by two overhand rights to his opponents head. Taketa finds the target with a hard jab. Round 3 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 15 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 5 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 5 Round 4: Taketa lands with a hard jab. Taketa tries to land a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook. Kiyabu attempts to land a jab, but Taketa slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Taketa steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. He then lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa hits home with an overhand right. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook to Taketa's ribs. Taketa snaps his opponents head back with a spiteful jab. Kiyabu steps inside and manouvers Taketa onto the ropes. Taketa is on target with a left hook. Taketa lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Taketa attempts to land a jab, but Kiyabu slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the body, a left hook to the body and a right hook to the head. Kiyabu forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Kiyabu hits home with a cross. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands a cross. Kiyabu lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Taketa attempts to land a left hook, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Taketa steps to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Taketa is on target with a cross. Kiyabu closes the distance. Taketa lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Taketa switches the action to the outside. Kiyabu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the body, an overhand right to the head and a cross to the head. Kiyabu closes the distance and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Kiyabu lands a right uppercut to the body, and then to the head. Kiyabu throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Round 4 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 19 Jabs Landed: 11 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 46 Head Shots Landed: 22 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 42 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 20 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 5: Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Taketa hits home with a hard jab. Taketa steps away from his opponent and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Taketa's body. Taketa lands a cross. Kiyabu closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Taketa's body. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right. Kiyabu throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Taketa snaps his opponents head back with a hard jab. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Taketa lands a ramrod jab. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and digs in a right hook to Taketa's body. Kiyabu forces Taketa to back into the ropes. Kiyabu drives a right hook into Taketa's ribcage. Kiyabu advances into close range and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body. Taketa steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Taketa lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Taketa lands two jabs followed by an overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa finds the target with a jab. Kiyabu connects with an overhand right. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Taketa steps away from his opponent and tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Taketa tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross. Taketa finds the target with a jab. Taketa attempts to land a jab, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Taketa's ribcage. Taketa sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu gets on the inside and forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Kiyabu digs in a right hook to Taketa's ribs. Round 5 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 22 Jabs Landed: 15 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 47 Head Shots Landed: 24 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 1 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 7 Round 6: Kiyabu steps away from his opponent. Taketa lands with a spiteful jab. Kiyabu digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Taketa steps to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside. Kiyabu circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack. Taketa drives a hard jab into his opponents face. Kiyabu is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Kiyabu lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Taketa connects with a right hook. Kiyabu tries to keep the action at long range. Taketa lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head. Taketa lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Kiyabu gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Taketa's body. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Kiyabu advances into close range. Taketa hits home with a left hook. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Kiyabu advances into close range and digs in a right uppercut to his opponents body. Kiyabu tries to step out of his opponents range. Taketa quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep his distance. Taketa sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Taketa attempts to land a jab, but Kiyabu dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Round 6 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 19 Jabs Landed: 9 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 39 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 2 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 7: Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a firm cross. Kiyabu steps inside. Taketa is on target with a solid left hook. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu cuts off the ring, trapping Taketa on the ropes. Taketa connects with a right uppercut. Kiyabu lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Taketa is on target with a stinging right hook. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Taketa lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Kiyabu gets on the inside. Taketa is on target with a left uppercut. Kiyabu walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Kiyabu lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a jab. Taketa is on target with a jab to Kiyabu's body. Taketa lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a hard jab. Kiyabu steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Taketa steps to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Taketa attempts to land a cross, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a left hook. Taketa lands a straight 1 - 2. Kiyabu closes the distance. Taketa lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the body and a right uppercut to the head. Kiyabu manouvers his opponent into the red corner. Kiyabu is on target with a cross. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits the target with a ramrod jab. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook. Taketa hits home with a left hook. Kiyabu is on target with a right uppercut. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook. Round 7 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 9 Power Shots Thrown: 44 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 48 Head Shots Landed: 21 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 3 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 8: Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with a cross. Taketa steps away from his opponent and hits home with a solid jab. Kiyabu is on target with a left hook. Kiyabu drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Kiyabu tries to land a left hook, but Taketa sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Taketa lands a spiteful jab. Taketa connects with a firm overhand left. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Taketa snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab. Taketa tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Kiyabu closes the distance and walks Taketa onto the ropes. Kiyabu quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Kiyabu throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Taketa switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Taketa connects with a cross. Taketa steps away from his opponent and tries to land a cross, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands a spiteful jab. Taketa drives a solid jab into his opponents face. Taketa attempts to land a jab, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook to Kiyabu's ribcage. Kiyabu forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Taketa digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body. Taketa lands with a stiff jab. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Taketa connects with a solid overhand left. Taketa tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Round 8 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 28 Jabs Landed: 10 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 50 Head Shots Landed: 18 Body Shots Thrown: 9 Body Shots Landed: 2 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 20 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 9: Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu attempts to land a left hook, but Taketa blocks the shot and counters with a stinging left hook to Kiyabu's ribs. Kiyabu is on target with a left hook to Taketa's body. As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together! The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue. Kiyabu has taken some damage there. That has caused slight swelling around the left eye. Kiyabu forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Kiyabu pivots from in front of his opponent. Taketa lands two left hooks to the body, and one to the head. Taketa steps to the outside and lands a jab, cross and a jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu steps inside and lands a left uppercut. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Taketa lands with a sharp jab. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a solid jab. Taketa lands two jabs to the body, and one to the head. Taketa is on target with a jab. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab. Kiyabu sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a hard jab. Taketa lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid left hook. Kiyabu manages to force Taketa onto the ropes. Kiyabu digs in a left uppercut to Taketa's body. Round 9 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 22 Jabs Landed: 16 Power Shots Thrown: 24 Power Shots Landed: 8 Head Shots Thrown: 39 Head Shots Landed: 20 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 4 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 4 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 2 Body Shots Thrown: 16 Body Shots Landed: 2 Round 10: Kiyabu is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right. Kiyabu steps inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head. Kiyabu pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa switches the action to the outside. Kiyabu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Taketa lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head. Taketa tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu pivots to the side of his opponent. Taketa lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Taketa lands a jab. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance and forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Taketa tries to land a right uppercut, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a cross. Kiyabu advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Taketa blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and attempts to land a jab, but Kiyabu dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu gets on the inside. Taketa tries to land a right uppercut, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Kiyabu lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Kiyabu steps inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Kiyabu connects with a left hook. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a stinging overhand right. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands with a hard jab. Taketa lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Taketa sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Kiyabu attempts to land a jab, but Taketa blocks the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Taketa's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. Round 10 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 16 Jabs Landed: 7 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 11 Head Shots Thrown: 42 Head Shots Landed: 17 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 36 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 14 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 11: Taketa lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Taketa steps to the outside and lands with a sharp jab. Taketa lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu steps inside and forces Taketa to back into the ropes. Kiyabu drives a right hook into Taketa's body. Taketa ties up his opponent. As they grapple, Taketa pushes his forearm into Kiyabu's face. The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch. He lectures Taketa about fouling. Kiyabu walks his opponent onto the ropes. Kiyabu digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Kiyabu pivots to the side of his opponent. Kiyabu throws a right hook, but Taketa clinches his opponent. Kiyabu is using his forearm in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Kiyabu. Kiyabu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Taketa drives a firm right hook into his opponents ribs. Taketa tries to land a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut. Taketa lands a spiteful jab. Taketa tries to land a jab, but Kiyabu sidesteps and counters with a cross. Taketa steps to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Kiyabu closes the distance and drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver. Taketa switches the action to the outside and throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body. Taketa lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Kiyabu forces Taketa to retreat onto the ropes. Taketa lands with a hard jab. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head. Taketa lands a hard jab. Kiyabu is looking to keep the action on the outside. Taketa finds the target with a spiteful jab. Kiyabu gets on the inside. Kiyabu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Kiyabu connects with a left hook. Taketa holds on to his opponent. Taketa leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Taketa hits home with a firm left uppercut. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head. Taketa strikes his opponents body with a jab. Taketa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a cross. At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Kiyabu's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win! Round 11 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 23 Jabs Landed: 11 Power Shots Thrown: 22 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 41 Head Shots Landed: 19 Body Shots Thrown: 4 Body Shots Landed: 2 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 16 Head Shots Landed: 5 Body Shots Thrown: 10 Body Shots Landed: 4 Round 12: Taketa switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by two jabs to his opponents head. Taketa is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab. Taketa lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Taketa tries to step out of his opponents range. Kiyabu sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Taketa tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Kiyabu sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Taketa lands a straight 1 - 2. Kiyabu steps inside and drives a left uppercut into Taketa's ribs. Taketa tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Taketa lands a jab to the body followed by a cross to the head. Taketa sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Taketa lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu gets on the inside. Kiyabu pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Kiyabu advances into close range. Taketa attempts to land a left hook, but Kiyabu blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Taketa steps to the outside and lands a jab. Taketa is looking to keep his distance and drives a stiff jab into his opponents face. Kiyabu connects with a right uppercut. Taketa steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body. Taketa lands with a ramrod jab. Kiyabu walks Taketa onto the ropes. Taketa drives a left hook into Kiyabu's liver. Taketa tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with an overhand left. Taketa connects with a sharp overhand right. Taketa connects with an overhand right. Kiyabu is looking to close the distance. Kiyabu pivots from in front of his opponent and drives a right hook into Taketa's body. Round 12 Statistics Taketa: Jabs Thrown: 25 Jabs Landed: 15 Power Shots Thrown: 31 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 48 Head Shots Landed: 24 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Kiyabu: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 19 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 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: 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: 119 - 109 119 - 109 119 - 109 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Toyonaka, Japan.... Hajime Taketa Fight Statistics Taketa: Total Punches Thrown: 595 Total Punches Landed: 255 Total Head Shots Thrown: 507 Total Head Shots Landed: 225 Total Body Shots Thrown: 88 Total Body Shots Landed: 30 Total Power Shots Thrown: 349 Total Power Shots Landed: 127 Total Jabs Thrown: 246 Total Jabs Landed: 128 Kiyabu: Total Punches Thrown: 398 Total Punches Landed: 130 Total Head Shots Thrown: 240 Total Head Shots Landed: 79 Total Body Shots Thrown: 158 Total Body Shots Landed: 51 Total Power Shots Thrown: 375 Total Power Shots Landed: 126 Total Jabs Thrown: 23 Total Jabs Landed: 4