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Nhlakanipho Ekstein vs Justin Byabazaire
Boxing Daily Report from the South African Boxers promoted show at Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg, taking place on 21/12/2030: 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 M-Net, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Nhlakanipho Ekstein (19(9) - 0) who hails from Soweto, South Africa and Justin Byabazaire(21 - 10) from Kampala, Uganda. Ekstein weighed in at 126 pounds, while Byabazaire weighed in at 125 pounds and 11 ounces. The referee tonight is Charel Cilliers, and the three ringside judges are Mahdi Jamin, Jackson Mnyamane and Kofi Magqwaka. Round 1: Byabazaire throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire hits home with a cross. Ekstein steps away from his opponent. Byabazaire lands a jab. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent. Byabazaire is on target with a left hook. Byabazaire steps inside. Ekstein is on target with a left hook. Ekstein attempts to land a right hook, but Byabazaire slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire forces Ekstein to retreat onto the ropes. Byabazaire is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire tries to land a left uppercut, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body. Ekstein digs in a sharp right uppercut to Byabazaire's ribcage. Byabazaire advances into close range and walks his opponent onto the ropes. Byabazaire is on target with a left uppercut. Byabazaire quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Ekstein lands a double left hook to his opponents head. Ekstein sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Byabazaire lands a jab. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance. Ekstein is on target with a firm right uppercut. Ekstein tries to step out of his opponents range. Byabazaire attempts to land an overhand right, but Ekstein sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside and lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Byabazaire attempts to land a right hook, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range. Byabazaire tries to land a jab, but Ekstein sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Byabazaire cuts off the ring, trapping Ekstein on the ropes. Byabazaire lands a left hook. Byabazaire hits home with a right uppercut. Ekstein is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body. Byabazaire gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut, left hook and a right uppercut to his opponents head. Byabazaire hits home with a right uppercut. Byabazaire attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Byabazaire forces Ekstein to back into the ropes. Byabazaire hits home with a right hook. At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ekstein's trainer is passing on some tactical advice. Round 1 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 10 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 4 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 35 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 2: Byabazaire steps inside. Byabazaire sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Byabazaire tries to land a left uppercut, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a solid cross. Ekstein feints a cross and triggers a right uppercut counter from Byabazaire. Ekstein springs the trap, countering with a solid left uppercut. Ekstein lands two jabs followed by an overhand right to his opponents head. Byabazaire connects with a cross. Byabazaire throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance. Byabazaire feints a cross, fooling Ekstein into launching a left hook counter. Byabazaire springs the trap and counters with a cross. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Ekstein's ribs. Byabazaire forces Ekstein to back into the ropes. Ekstein throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Ekstein lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body. Byabazaire quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Ekstein is on target with a left hook. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ekstein lands a jab. Ekstein tries to land a jab, but Byabazaire blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire lands a jab. Byabazaire steps inside. Ekstein pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook. Byabazaire connects with a right hook. Byabazaire throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Byabazaire walks Ekstein down, trapping him on the ropes. Byabazaire throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside. Byabazaire connects with a cross. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein is on target with a right hook. Ekstein quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head. Ekstein is on target with a firm right uppercut to his opponents body. Round 2 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 16 Head Shots Thrown: 29 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 3 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 30 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 5 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 3: Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2. Byabazaire advances into close range. Ekstein lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs. Ekstein throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a spiteful jab. Ekstein tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire advances into close range. Ekstein connects with a left hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Ekstein on the ropes. Ekstein drives a left uppercut into Byabazaire's ribs. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside. Byabazaire tries to land a jab, but Ekstein sidesteps and counters with a cross. Byabazaire attempts to land a left hook, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut. Ekstein lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. Ekstein lands a jab. Byabazaire lands three consecutive straights to his opponents head. Byabazaire advances into close range and walks Ekstein onto the ropes. Ekstein throws a left hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook. Ekstein switches the action to the outside. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ekstein hits the target with a solid jab. Byabazaire quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Ekstein is on target with a jab. Byabazaire manouvers his opponent onto the ropes. Ekstein drives a left hook into Byabazaire's ribs. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and lands with a hard jab. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Byabazaire feints a jab, tricking Ekstein into countering with a right hook. Byabazaire springs the trap and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook. Byabazaire tries to land a left hook, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a solid right hook. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross. Ekstein lands a double jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire closes the distance. Ekstein pivots to the right of his opponent and drives a sharp right hook into his opponents body. Byabazaire lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance. Byabazaire lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire is on target with a cross. Ekstein lands a hard jab. Byabazaire steps inside. Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Byabazaire's body. Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a solid left hook to Byabazaire's body. Round 3 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 18 Jabs Landed: 11 Power Shots Thrown: 42 Power Shots Landed: 15 Head Shots Thrown: 42 Head Shots Landed: 17 Body Shots Thrown: 18 Body Shots Landed: 9 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 4 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 26 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 3 Body Shots Landed: 0 Round 4: Ekstein steps away from his opponent. Byabazaire throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left uppercut to Byabazaire's body. Byabazaire is on target with a left hook. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside. Byabazaire attempts to land a jab, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and forces Ekstein to retreat onto the ropes. Byabazaire throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Ekstein drives a sharp left hook into his opponents ribs. Ekstein lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire closes the distance. Byabazaire sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Byabazaire attempts to land a right hook, but Ekstein parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire advances into close range and is on target with a left hook. Ekstein steps to the outside. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein sidesteps and counters with a firm cross. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance. Ekstein is on target with a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs. Ekstein pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp right hook. Byabazaire connects with a left uppercut. Ekstein is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire lands a double right hook to his opponents head. Byabazaire attempts to land a left uppercut, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a left hook. Byabazaire throws a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a firm left hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein is on target with a right hook to Byabazaire's body. Ekstein tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross. Byabazaire throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range and hits the target with a hard jab. Round 4 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 3 Power Shots Thrown: 38 Power Shots Landed: 18 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 7 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 3 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 38 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 35 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 1 Round 5: Byabazaire advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents body. Byabazaire sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Byabazaire attempts to land an overhand right, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a solid cross. Ekstein lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut. Byabazaire gets on the inside and walks Ekstein onto the ropes. Byabazaire pivots to the left of his opponent. Ekstein lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head. Byabazaire lands a left hook, right uppercut and a right hook to his opponents head. Byabazaire is on target with a right hook to Ekstein's ribs. Byabazaire walks Ekstein down, trapping him in the corner. Byabazaire quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Byabazaire connects with a right hook. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands with a hard jab. Byabazaire finds the target with a jab. Byabazaire sidesteps to the left of his opponent. Byabazaire throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross. Byabazaire advances into close range. Ekstein sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook. Ekstein steps away from his opponent. Byabazaire feints a cross, tricking Ekstein into launching a cross counter. Byabazaire springs the trap, countering with a right uppercut. Byabazaire advances into close range. Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Ekstein lands with a hard jab. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance. Ekstein connects with a left hook. Byabazaire walks Ekstein down, trapping him in a corner. Byabazaire tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance. Ekstein digs in a left hook to his opponents body. Round 5 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 6 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 42 Power Shots Landed: 13 Head Shots Thrown: 33 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 15 Body Shots Landed: 3 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 37 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 34 Head Shots Landed: 7 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 6: Byabazaire lands a left hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a firm right hook into his opponents body. Ekstein lands a jab to the body, and then to the head. He continues the combination and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Byabazaire lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body. Byabazaire lands a right hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head. Ekstein hits home with a sharp left hook. Byabazaire drives a left uppercut into his opponents liver. Byabazaire tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut. Ekstein lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a cross. Ekstein tries to step out of his opponents range and is on target with an overhand right. Byabazaire steps inside. Ekstein lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a straight 1 - 2. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein attempts to land a left uppercut, but Byabazaire sidesteps and counters with a cross. Ekstein hits home with a solid right hook. Ekstein lands a spiteful jab. Ekstein lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein pivots to the side of his opponent and hits home with a left hook. At the end of Round 6, lets listen in on the corners...Byabazaire's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work. Round 6 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 8 Jabs Landed: 6 Power Shots Thrown: 35 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 30 Head Shots Landed: 16 Body Shots Thrown: 13 Body Shots Landed: 4 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 5 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 25 Power Shots Landed: 7 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 7: Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire steps inside and throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a sharp jab. Byabazaire advances into close range. Byabazaire drives a left hook into Ekstein's body. Byabazaire wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent! The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ekstein dabs at his face checking for damage. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance. Byabazaire is on target with a cross. Ekstein hits home with a hard jab. Ekstein tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire goes for the bodyshot, but lands south of the border! The ref stops the action and gives Ekstein time to recover. Ekstein sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body. Byabazaire walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire attempts to land a left hook, but Ekstein sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range. Byabazaire tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a firm cross. Ekstein switches the action to the outside. Byabazaire tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid left hook. Ekstein lands with a ramrod jab. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein hits home with a solid left hook. Ekstein lands a sharp cross. Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent. Ekstein hits home with a firm right hook. Ekstein attempts to land a left uppercut, but Byabazaire parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire walks his opponent onto the ropes. Ekstein digs in a stinging left hook to Byabazaire's body. Ekstein lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and drives a jab into Byabazaire's body. Byabazaire steps inside and drives a left hook into Ekstein's liver. Ekstein is on target with a jab. Ekstein tries to land a cross, but Byabazaire blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribcage. Round 7 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 5 Power Shots Thrown: 29 Power Shots Landed: 12 Head Shots Thrown: 25 Head Shots Landed: 12 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 5 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 1 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 26 Power Shots Landed: 9 Head Shots Thrown: 21 Head Shots Landed: 6 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 8: Byabazaire advances into close range and is on target with a right hook. Byabazaire is on target with a right uppercut to Ekstein's ribs. Byabazaire lands a right hook. Byabazaire is on target with a left hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes. Ekstein lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Byabazaire connects with a right uppercut. Ekstein steps away from his opponent. Byabazaire is on target with a stinging jab. Byabazaire steps inside and is on target with a left hook. Ekstein feints a jab, and then drives a firm left hook into Byabazaire's ribs. Byabazaire steps inside. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Byabazaire attempts to land a left hook, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent. Ekstein hits home with a firm right hook. Ekstein is on target with a jab to his opponents body. Ekstein tries to land a cross, but Byabazaire sidesteps and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire gets on the inside. Ekstein digs in a sharp right hook to his opponents ribs. Byabazaire digs in a right hook to Ekstein's body. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into Ekstein's body. Byabazaire is on target with a left hook. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range. Byabazaire is on target with a jab. At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Ekstein's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight. Round 8 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 6 Head Shots Thrown: 13 Head Shots Landed: 4 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 3 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 2 Power Shots Thrown: 28 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 22 Head Shots Landed: 9 Body Shots Thrown: 8 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 9: Byabazaire advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Ekstein parries the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs. Byabazaire walks Ekstein down, trapping him on the ropes. Ekstein lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body. Byabazaire hits home with a left uppercut. Byabazaire attempts to land a right hook, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head. Ekstein pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left uppercut. Ekstein pivots from in front of his opponent. Byabazaire lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance and forces Ekstein to back into the ropes. Byabazaire lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Byabazaire lands with a ramrod jab. Ekstein steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right. Byabazaire lands a right hook. Ekstein ties up his opponent. As they grapple, Byabazaire pushes his forearm into Ekstein's face. The referee warns Byabazaire and breaks the clinch. Ekstein steps to the outside and lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head. Byabazaire is looking to close the distance. Ekstein pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut. Ekstein switches the action to the outside. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a right hook. Byabazaire closes the distance. Ekstein leans back on the ropes...he waves his opponent in! Byabazaire is whaling away with hooks, but Ekstein keeps his defence tight. Byabazaire connects with a right hook. Ekstein lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head. At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Byabazaire's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent! Round 9 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 7 Jabs Landed: 4 Power Shots Thrown: 32 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 14 Body Shots Thrown: 12 Body Shots Landed: 4 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 2 Jabs Landed: 1 Power Shots Thrown: 33 Power Shots Landed: 10 Head Shots Thrown: 24 Head Shots Landed: 8 Body Shots Thrown: 11 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 10: Byabazaire gets on the inside and drives a right hook into Ekstein's body. Ekstein is looking to keep the action on the outside. Byabazaire hits home with a cross. Byabazaire attempts to land a cross, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a right hook. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance. Byabazaire connects with a cross. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Ekstein lands a double jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire steps inside and lands a left uppercut. Ekstein ties up his opponent. Ekstein pushes his forearm into Byabazaire's face. The referee warns Ekstein and breaks the clinch. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head. Ekstein tries to keep the action at long range. Byabazaire throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a solid right uppercut. Byabazaire closes the distance. Byabazaire sidesteps to the right of his opponent. Byabazaire attempts to land a right hook, but Ekstein slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut. Ekstein steps to the outside and finds the target with a jab. Byabazaire digs in a left hook to Ekstein's liver. Ekstein connects with a firm right hook. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head. Ekstein lands with a ramrod jab. Byabazaire lands a cross. Byabazaire tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut. Ekstein lands a double jab to his opponents head. Byabazaire tries to land an overhand right, but Ekstein blocks the shot and counters with a solid right hook. Byabazaire closes the distance. Ekstein lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body, AND KNOCKS BYABAZAIRE DOWN! He manages to get up at 9. Byabazaire advances into close range and throws a right hook, but Ekstein ties up his opponent. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate. Ekstein attempts to land a left hook, but Byabazaire sidesteps and counters with a sharp right hook. Byabazaire closes the distance. Ekstein lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head. Byabazaire lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head. Ekstein is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a stinging jab. Byabazaire lands an overhand right. Ekstein tries to step out of his opponents range. Byabazaire lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head. Byabazaire steps inside and drives a right hook into Ekstein's body. Byabazaire connects with a right hook. Byabazaire throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook. Round 10 Statistics Ekstein: Jabs Thrown: 11 Jabs Landed: 8 Power Shots Thrown: 23 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 27 Head Shots Landed: 19 Body Shots Thrown: 7 Body Shots Landed: 3 Byabazaire: Jabs Thrown: 0 Jabs Landed: 0 Power Shots Thrown: 34 Power Shots Landed: 14 Head Shots Thrown: 28 Head Shots Landed: 11 Body Shots Thrown: 6 Body Shots Landed: 3 Round 1 Scores: 10 - 10 10 - 9 10 - 10 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: 9 - 10 9 - 10 9 - 10 Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9 10 - 9 10 - 9 Round 10 Scores: 10 - 8 10 - 8 10 - 8 Final Scorecards: 99 - 91 99 - 90 99 - 91 The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Soweto, South Africa.... Nhlakanipho Ekstein Fight Statistics Ekstein: Total Punches Thrown: 411 Total Punches Landed: 179 Total Head Shots Thrown: 284 Total Head Shots Landed: 134 Total Body Shots Thrown: 127 Total Body Shots Landed: 45 Total Power Shots Thrown: 336 Total Power Shots Landed: 135 Total Jabs Thrown: 75 Total Jabs Landed: 44 Byabazaire: Total Punches Thrown: 343 Total Punches Landed: 109 Total Head Shots Thrown: 277 Total Head Shots Landed: 89 Total Body Shots Thrown: 66 Total Body Shots Landed: 20 Total Power Shots Thrown: 309 Total Power Shots Landed: 100 Total Jabs Thrown: 34 Total Jabs Landed: 9