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27/07/2031
EOD Running: AI Actions
Makalo Masai vs Zafa Othman

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Kenya-Mombasa promoted show at Mombasa Kaino, Mombasa,  taking place on 24/05/2031:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a mandatory fight for the Kenya-Mombasa Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on KTV, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Makalo Masai (16 - 1(1)) who hails from Mombasa, Kenya and Zafa Othman(11 - 7 - 2) from Mombasa, Kenya.  Both Masai and Othman weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is James Baldacchino, and the three ringside judges are Paul Kithuka, George Waciuma and Dembe Mutunga.  

Round 1: 

Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right uppercut into Othman's ribcage.  
Masai is on target with a right uppercut.  
Masai advances into close range and is on target with a right hook.  
Masai hits home with a right hook.  
Othman attempts to land a cross, but Masai slips the shot and counters with a left hook to Othman's body.  
Masai advances into close range.  Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai hits home with a right uppercut.  
Masai connects with a left hook.  
Masai drives a right uppercut into Othman's body.  
Masai lands with a hard jab.  
Masai closes the distance and walks Othman into the blue corner.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to Othman's liver.  
Masai forces Othman to back into the corner.  Masai lands a right uppercut.  
Masai is on target with a left hook.  
Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Masai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Masai forces Othman to retreat into a corner.  Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Othman is on target with a left uppercut.  
Othman pivots to the side of his opponent.  Masai connects with a left hook.  
Masai connects with a right hook.  
Masai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Masai drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Othman's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Othman's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Masai is on target with a right hook to Othman's body.  
Masai is looking to close the distance and is on target with a left hook to Othman's body.  
Masai digs in a left hook to Othman's body.  
Masai attempts to land a right hook, but Othman sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Masai tries to step out of his opponents range.  Masai feints a right, and then lands a jab to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Masai digs in a left hook to Othman's liver.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Othman.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Masai hits home with a cross.  
Othman attempts to land a cross, but Masai sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Masai is on target with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Masai hits home with a right hook.  
Othman throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Masai lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Masai hits home with a left hook.  
Masai hits home with a right hook.  
Masai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Othman's ribcage.  
Masai lands a right hook to the body, a right hook to the head and a right uppercut to the head.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Othman's trainer is telling his fighter to tighten his defence.  

Round 2 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 10                            

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Masai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Masai feints a cross, fooling Othman into throwing a cross counter.  Masai springs the trap, countering with  a right uppercut.  
Masai is looking to close the distance.  Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Othman advances into close range.  Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into Othman's body.  
Masai lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Othman attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Masai time to recover.  
Masai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Masai closes the distance and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Masai steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Masai steps inside.  Othman connects with a right hook.  
Masai connects with a right hook.  
Masai walks his opponent into a corner.  Othman hits home with a right hook.  
Othman throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Masai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Masai is looking to close the distance.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent.  Othman throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Masai digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Masai is on target with a right uppercut.  
Masai is on target with a right hook.  
Othman sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Othman throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Masai steps inside.  Masai lands a right uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a right hook to the head.  Masai clinches his opponent.  Masai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Othman has taken some damage there.  The foul has worsened the damage  around the right eye.  
Masai is looking to keep his distance and snaps his opponents head back with a ramrod jab.  
Masai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Othman's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 3 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 27                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Masai pivots to the right of his opponent.  Masai attempts to land a left hook, but Othman sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Othman sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Masai lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Masai is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left to the head, a jab to the head and a cross to the body.  
Othman sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Masai lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Masai steps inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Masai lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Masai walks his opponent into the red corner.  Masai lands a left hook.  
Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Masai closes the distance and digs in a right hook to Othman's ribcage.  
Masai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Masai lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Masai walks Othman onto the ropes.  Masai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Masai feints a right hook, and then hits home with a cross.  
Masai closes the distance.  Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  


Round 4 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 31                            
Power Shots Landed: 23                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Othman is not fighting as well as he'd like.   He throws a low uppercut...that landed south of the border! The ref tells Othman to keep his punches above the belt.  He gives Masai time to recover.  
Masai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Masai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Masai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Othman digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left uppercut to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the body.  
Masai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Masai lands a hard jab.  
Othman is looking to close the distance and manages to force Masai into the corner.  Othman pivots to the side of his opponent.  Masai lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Othman attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Masai to the neutral corner.  He warns Othman to stop fouling or he'll lose a point.  
Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Othman pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a left hook.  
Masai closes the distance.  Masai lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Othman dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Masai lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Othman closes the distance.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai lands a right hook to the head, a left uppercut to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Masai lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Masai lands a jab to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Masai advances into close range and lands a right hook.  
Masai closes the distance.  Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Othman sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Masai digs in a right hook to Othman's ribs.  
Masai pivots to the right of his opponent.  Othman is on target with a left hook to Masai's liver.  


Round 5 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 31                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 30                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 6: 

Masai is on target with a left hook to Othman's body.  
Masai tries to keep the action at long range.  Othman feints a jab, but Masai does not fall for it and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Masai steps inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  
Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Othman closes the distance.  Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into Othman's body.  
Masai tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Masai connects with a cross.  
Masai is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Masai lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Masai is looking to keep his distance.  Masai feints a left hook, and then lands a stinging jab.  
Masai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Masai feints a left hook, and then is on target with a cross.  
Masai closes the distance.  Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Masai lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Masai lands a left uppercut to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  


Round 6 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 29                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 19                            
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 11                            

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Masai steps inside and lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Masai drops his guard, and stalks his opponent...he wants his opponent to throw a shot.  Othman tries to land a jab, but Masai sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Othman advances into close range.  Masai lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Othman closes the distance.  Masai is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Othman manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Masai drives a right hook into Othman's body.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to Othman's body.  
Masai lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Masai manages to force Othman into a corner.  Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Othman attempts to land a left hook, but Masai sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Masai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Masai is looking to close the distance.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent.  Masai attempts to land a right hook, but Othman blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Masai forces Othman to retreat onto the ropes.  Masai lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Masai lands two right hooks to the body, and one to the head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 16                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Masai lands a right hook, left hook and a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head, a right uppercut to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Masai lands a right uppercut to the head, a left hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Masai lands a right hook to the head, a left hook to the body and a left uppercut to the body.  
Masai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook, left hook and a right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Masai lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai hits home with a right hook.  
Othman quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Masai lands with a hard jab.  
Masai gets on the inside and lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  Masai ties up his opponent.  Masai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Othman throws a right hook, but Masai holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Masai pushes his forearm into Othman's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Masai.  
Masai closes the distance.  Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and connects with a right hook.  
Masai digs in a right hook to Othman's body.  
Masai manouvers Othman onto the ropes.  Masai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Masai digs in a right hook to Othman's body.  
Masai manages to force Othman into a corner.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Masai pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Masai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Masai gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Masai lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Masai's trainer is telling his fighter to play it safe for the remainder of the fight. 

Round 8 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 53                            
Power Shots Landed: 40                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 18                            

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Masai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Masai feints a cross, and then hits home with an overhand left.  
Masai feints a right, and then lands a jab, overhand right and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Masai lands a cross.  
Masai feints a left, and then is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Masai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Othman steps inside.  Masai pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Masai steps away from his opponent.  Masai feints a cross, and then lands a jab, cross and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Othman drives a left hook into Masai's body.  Othman tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Masai lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Othman's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 9 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 22                            
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 10: 

Masai feints a left hook, and then lands a jab.  
Masai switches the action to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Masai lands a sharp jab.  
Masai is on target with a jab.  
Masai is on target with a left hook to Othman's ribs.  Masai ties up his opponent.  Masai uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Othman behind the head. 
Masai is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands with a spiteful jab.  
Masai feints a left hook, and then lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Othman steps inside.  Masai is on target with a right hook.  
Masai connects with a cross.  
Masai lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Masai finds the target with a spiteful jab.  
Othman feints a right, and then hits home with a left uppercut.  
Masai connects with an overhand right.  
Othman manouvers Masai onto the ropes.  Othman pivots from in front of his opponent.  Masai finds the target with a solid jab.  
Othman advances into close range.  Masai is on target with a right hook.  
Othman closes the distance and forces Masai to retreat onto the ropes.  Othman pivots from in front of his opponent.  Masai is on target with a right hook to Othman's ribcage.  
Masai feints a left, and then lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Othman gets on the inside.  Masai pivots to the right of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Othman steps inside.  Masai connects with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Masai: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 15                            
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Othman: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 9                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


Final Scorecards: 100 - 90  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Mombasa, Kenya.... Makalo Masai

Fight Statistics
Masai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 411                           
Total Punches Landed: 286                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 292                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 201                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 119                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 85                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 349                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 247                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 62                            
Total Jabs Landed: 39                            

Othman: 
Total Punches Thrown: 168                           
Total Punches Landed: 13                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 125                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Total Body Shots Thrown: 43                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 140                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 28                            
Total Jabs Landed: 2