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17/02/2034
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Kazuhiko Sakata vs Mitsuru Matsuda

Boxing Daily Report from the ノックアウトボクシング promoted show at Hitoshi Ito Gym, Osaka,  taking place on 23/01/2030:

Clearly ノックアウトボクシング have made a mistake booking this venue with less than half the tickets sold, including those handed out as prizes by Boxing Daily.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan-Osaka Cruiserweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Kazuhiko Sakata (9 - 11 - 5) who hails from Osaka, Japan and Mitsuru Matsuda(5 - 2 - 3) from Osaka, Japan.  Sakata weighed in at 199 pounds And 4 ounces, while Matsuda weighed in at 200 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Shinji Iseri, and the three ringside judges are Daiki Aoki, Yoshi Nakano and Hisoka Tsuchida.  

Round 1: 

Matsuda lands a cross followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuda lands a jab.  
Matsuda lands two consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Sakata feints a left, and then throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuda is on target with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Sakata's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Sakata's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  Matsuda's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Sakata gets on the inside and connects with a right hook.  
Sakata manages to force Matsuda into a corner.  Sakata pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sakata tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuda switches the action to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sakata pivots to the side of his opponent.  Matsuda is on target with a cross.  
Matsuda tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with an overhand right.  
Matsuda is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Sakata hits home with a left hook.  
Sakata is on target with a right hook.  
Sakata walks his opponent into the corner.  Sakata lands a cross.  


Round 2 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Matsuda walks Sakata into a corner.  Sakata throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuda switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Matsuda is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Matsuda attempts to land a cross, but Sakata dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Matsuda pivots to the left of his opponent.  Sakata attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Matsuda to the neutral corner.  He lectures Sakata but does not take away a point.  


Round 3 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Sakata sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Matsuda lands a stinging jab.  
Sakata hits home with a right hook.  
Matsuda tries to land a jab, but Sakata sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 16                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Matsuda lands a left hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Matsuda throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuda tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Sakata gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Sakata is looking to keep his distance.  Sakata quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakata attempts to land an overhand right, but Matsuda sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuda connects with a cross.  
Sakata advances into close range.  Matsuda digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Matsuda lands a left hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Matsuda is on target with a left uppercut to Sakata's body.  
Sakata attempts to land a left hook, but Matsuda parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut to Sakata's body.  
Matsuda throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Sakata gets on the inside and lands a left hook.  
Matsuda lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Matsuda tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a cross.  
Matsuda steps away from his opponent and lands a stiff jab.  
Sakata closes the distance.  Matsuda is on target with a left hook.  
Matsuda is on target with a jab.  


Round 6 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 8                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 7: 

Sakata is looking to close the distance.  Matsuda lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Matsuda tries to keep the action at long range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Matsuda lands a left hook.  
Matsuda is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Sakata sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand right.  


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

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Matsuda is on target with a jab.  
Matsuda steps to the outside and lands a cross.  
Sakata finds the target with a jab.  
Sakata advances into close range and hits home with a left hook.  
Sakata cuts off the ring, trapping Matsuda on the ropes.  Matsuda is on target with a jab.  
Sakata lands a jab.  
Matsuda lands a cross followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Matsuda hits home with a cross.  
Sakata walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Matsuda lands a right hook.  
Sakata lands a left hook.  Sakata attempts to land a left hook, but Matsuda blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Matsuda's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. Matsuda's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 8 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Matsuda connects with an overhand right.  
Sakata attempts to land a cross, but Matsuda slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakata gets on the inside and drives a left hook into Matsuda's ribs.  
Sakata advances into close range and connects with a left hook.  
Sakata gets on the inside and lands a right hook.  
Sakata is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Matsuda tries to land a jab, but Sakata blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Matsuda throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Sakata connects with a left uppercut.  
Matsuda switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a solid jab.  
Sakata gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Sakata tries to land a right uppercut, but Matsuda blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Matsuda connects with a cross.  
Matsuda connects with a cross.  
Sakata tries to keep the action at long range.  Matsuda sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a stiff jab.  
Matsuda lands a cross.  
Sakata advances into close range and attempts to land a right hook, but Matsuda sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Matsuda throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Matsuda steps away from his opponent and connects with a cross.  


Round 10 Statistics
Sakata: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Matsuda: 
Jabs Thrown: 31                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 13                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 40                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


Final Scorecards: 92 - 98  92 - 98  92 - 98

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Osaka, Japan.... Mitsuru Matsuda

Fight Statistics
Sakata: 
Total Punches Thrown: 165                           
Total Punches Landed: 35                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 140                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 107                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 58                            
Total Jabs Landed: 11                            

Matsuda: 
Total Punches Thrown: 303                           
Total Punches Landed: 64                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 277                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 60                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 151                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 44                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 152                           
Total Jabs Landed: 20