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08/06/2035
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Kazuhiko Shirai vs Raiden Horiuchi

Boxing Daily Report from the Sumito Urayama's KO Kings promoted show at Kitakyushu City General Gymnasium, Kitakyushu,  taking place on 11/03/2035:

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.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Japan Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Kazuhiko Gōruden Shirai (7(3) - 1) who hails from Tokyo, Japan and Raiden Horiuchi(18(6) - 10(7)) from Fukuoka, Japan.  Both Shirai and Horiuchi weighed in at 147 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Isamu Kawai, and the three ringside judges are Kaede Kuba, Iwao Kusumoto and Ryo Kaba.  

Round 1: 

Horiuchi closes the distance and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi advances into close range and digs in a left hook to Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi forces Shirai to retreat onto the ropes.  Horiuchi lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Shirai is looking to keep his distance.  Horiuchi lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Horiuchi tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Horiuchi voluntarily retreats back onto the ropes...he waves his opponent in!  Shirai tries to land a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Horiuchi drives a solid left hook into Shirai's body.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Horiuchi is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  
Shirai lands a stinging overhand right.  
Horiuchi attempts to land an overhand right, but Shirai blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi closes the distance and digs in a solid right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Horiuchi throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance.  Shirai attempts to land a right hook, but Horiuchi parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai is on target with a stinging right hook to his opponents body.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside.  Shirai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Horiuchi connects with a cross.  
Shirai lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Shirai throws a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi drives a sharp right hook into Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi digs in a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Horiuchi wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Shirai dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Shirai steps to the outside and tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi steps inside.  Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Shirai throws a right hook, but Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Horiuchi pushes his forearm into Shirai's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Shirai digs in a firm left uppercut to Horiuchi's ribs.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance.  Shirai tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and digs in a left uppercut to Horiuchi's ribs.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Shirai's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Horiuchi's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 2: 

Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand left, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi connects with a right uppercut.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Horiuchi throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. Horiuchi pushes his forearm into Shirai's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Horiuchi about fouling.  
Shirai drives a right hook into Horiuchi's body.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi drives a left hook into Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi ties up his opponent.  Horiuchi leans on his opponent using all his weight. Shirai pushes his forearm into Horiuchi's face.  The ref breaks Horiuchi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Horiuchi drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Shirai steps inside and digs in a right uppercut to Horiuchi's ribcage.  
Shirai lands a ramrod jab.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Horiuchi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi ties up his opponent.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Shirai is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Shirai steps to the outside and lands a cross, overhand right and a cross to his opponents head.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi hits home with a cross.  Horiuchi attempts to land a jab, but Shirai sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Horiuchi lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Horiuchi steps inside.  Shirai digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Shirai steps inside.  Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Shirai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai hits home with a right hook.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Shirai is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  


Round 2 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 45                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 3: 

Shirai drives a left hook into Horiuchi's ribs.  Shirai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside.  Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Horiuchi attempts to land an overhand left, but Shirai sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Horiuchi's body.  
Horiuchi closes the distance.  Shirai pivots to the left of his opponent.  Shirai is on target with a sharp left hook.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Horiuchi leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref separates the two fighters.  
Shirai tries to land a left uppercut, but Horiuchi blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi drives a left hook into Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi connects with a right hook.  Horiuchi tries to land a right uppercut, but Shirai blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to Horiuchi's body.  
Horiuchi lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Horiuchi ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Shirai pushes his forearm into Horiuchi's face.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Shirai.  
Shirai pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai is on target with a stinging jab.  
Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Shirai throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shirai throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Shirai tries to keep the action at long range.  Shirai feints a jab, and then lands a cross.  Shirai tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Shirai throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai is on target with a right hook.  
Shirai connects with a right hook.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  Shirai throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Horiuchi steps inside and is on target with a left hook to Shirai's ribs.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside and connects with an overhand left.  
Horiuchi steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents ribs.  Horiuchi tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a right hook to Horiuchi's ribs.  
Horiuchi lands a left uppercut, right hook and a left hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi holds on to his opponent.  Horiuchi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  


Round 3 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 48                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 31                            
Body Shots Landed: 14                            

Round 4: 

Shirai is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a cross, but Horiuchi parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Horiuchi steps inside.  Shirai lands a right uppercut followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a right hook.  Horiuchi holds on to his opponent.  Horiuchi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. As they grapple, Shirai pushes his forearm into Horiuchi's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Shirai to stop fouling.  
Horiuchi drives a solid left hook into his opponents body.  
Shirai lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range.  Horiuchi finds the target with a jab.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range.  Horiuchi is on target with a cross.  
Horiuchi closes the distance and digs in a stinging left hook to Shirai's liver.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi throws a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai attempts to land a left uppercut, but Horiuchi blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai throws a left uppercut, but the shot lands on his opponents guard.  Horiuchi ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Shirai pushes his forearm into Horiuchi's face.  The referee warns Shirai and breaks the clinch.  
Horiuchi steps inside and lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Horiuchi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai drives a firm left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi is on target with a cross.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and hits home with a left hook.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside and attempts to land a cross, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi is on target with a jab.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai digs in a right uppercut to Horiuchi's body.  Horiuchi holds on to his opponent.  Shirai leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Horiuchi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Horiuchi digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  Horiuchi attempts to land a right hook, but Shirai blocks the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut to Horiuchi's body.  


Round 4 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 29                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 5: 

Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai drives a left uppercut into his opponents ribs.  Horiuchi holds on to his opponent.  Shirai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Shirai tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Horiuchi's kidney. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Shirai throws a right hook, but Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Shirai uses his free hand to throw a body hook, but it lands on Horiuchi's kidney. Shirai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Horiuchi uses his free hand to throw a hook, but it hits Shirai behind the head. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Shirai lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Shirai digs in a firm left uppercut to Horiuchi's body.  Shirai throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shirai drives a firm right hook into Horiuchi's ribs.  Shirai tries to land a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Shirai is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The referee separates the two fighters and warns Horiuchi to stop holding.  
Horiuchi drives a sharp right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Horiuchi drives a solid left hook into his opponents body.  
Horiuchi is on target with a right hook to Shirai's body.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Shirai steps to the outside and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside and drives a sharp right hook into Shirai's body.  Horiuchi attempts to land a left uppercut, but Shirai dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross.  
Shirai throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shirai steps to the outside and lands a firm cross.  Shirai tries to land a cross, but Horiuchi slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside and lands a jab.  Shirai attempts to land a cross, but Horiuchi slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi steps inside.  Shirai drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  
Horiuchi connects with a right hook.  
Horiuchi steps inside and attempts to land a right hook, but Shirai slips the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  


Round 5 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 6: 

Shirai is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a cross, but Horiuchi blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Horiuchi drives a left hook into Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Shirai throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent and throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside and lands a right hook, left uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body, AND HIS OPPONENT IS HURT!  Shirai recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Shirai digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  Shirai tries to land a left hook, but Horiuchi dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai attempts to land a right hook, but Horiuchi slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi connects with a stinging cross.  
Shirai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Horiuchi hits home with a right hook.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Horiuchi finds the target with a stinging jab.  
Shirai is looking to close the distance.  Shirai pivots to the side of his opponent and is on target with a solid right uppercut to Horiuchi's body.  
Shirai is looking to keep his distance and tries to land a jab, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai advances into close range and lands a left uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the body.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Horiuchi steps inside and drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range.  Horiuchi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Horiuchi is on target with a left hook to Shirai's ribs.  
Shirai digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body, AND SENDS SHIRAI TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 4.  Shirai recovers before his opponent can take advantage. 
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 6 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 21                            
Head Shots Thrown: 22                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 12                            

Round 7: 

Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a left hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the body.  
Horiuchi lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi advances into close range and drives a left hook into Shirai's body.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Horiuchi connects with an overhand right.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range.  Horiuchi is on target with a solid cross.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and tries to land a right hook, but Shirai blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Shirai tries to land a jab, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai feints a left hook, and then connects with a stinging overhand right.  Shirai tries to land an overhand right, but Horiuchi slips the shot and counters with a solid left uppercut.  
Horiuchi drives a left uppercut into Shirai's ribs.  
Horiuchi drives a left uppercut into Shirai's ribs.  
Shirai gets on the inside and connects with a left hook.  Shirai throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi digs in a forceful left hook to Shirai's body.  SHIRAI IS HURT!  Shirai almost instantly recovers. 
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance.  Shirai digs in a firm right hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Horiuchi leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. The ref breaks Horiuchi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Shirai throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi hits home with a firm cross.  
Horiuchi steps inside and is on target with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Shirai tries to keep the action at long range and tries to land a cross, but Horiuchi slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Horiuchi lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  He then lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Shirai lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Shirai digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  Shirai tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 7 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 23                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 26                            
Body Shots Landed: 15                            

Round 8: 

Shirai steps away from his opponent and tries to land a cross, but Horiuchi dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Shirai's ribcage.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and drives a solid left hook into Shirai's body.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi drives a jab into his opponents body.  
Horiuchi hits home with a cross.  
Horiuchi closes the distance.  Shirai is on target with a left hook.  
Horiuchi lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Shirai tries to keep the action at long range.  Horiuchi lands a jab.  Horiuchi throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside and throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi drives a solid right uppercut into Shirai's body.  
Shirai digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi clinches his opponent.  Horiuchi is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks Horiuchi's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Horiuchi is on target with an overhand left.  
Horiuchi closes the distance and lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi closes the distance and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai hits home with a cross.  
Shirai closes the distance and digs in a left hook to Horiuchi's body.  
Shirai lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside.  Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Shirai tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shirai lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Horiuchi holds on to his opponent.  Shirai leans on his opponent using all his weight. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Horiuchi to stop holding.  
Shirai drives a right uppercut into Horiuchi's body.  
Horiuchi hits home with a left uppercut.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi hits home with an overhand left.  
Shirai lands a stinging overhand right.  Shirai tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shirai tries to land a jab, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Horiuchi steps inside.  Shirai is on target with a sharp left uppercut to Horiuchi's body.  


Round 8 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 9: 

Shirai drives a right hook into Horiuchi's ribs.  
Horiuchi digs in a solid right hook to Shirai's ribs.  
Shirai drives a sharp right hook into Horiuchi's body.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside and hits home with a solid cross.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside.  Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Shirai attempts to land a right uppercut, but Horiuchi blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Horiuchi lands a left hook to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Horiuchi closes the distance.  Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Horiuchi connects with a right uppercut.  
Shirai steps to the outside and is on target with a stinging cross.  
Horiuchi lands a jab followed by  two straights to his opponents head.  Horiuchi tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi lands with a solid jab.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi lands an overhand left.  Horiuchi tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance.  Shirai drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and is on target with a firm left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai steps to the outside.  Horiuchi lands with a solid jab.  


Round 9 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Shirai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  Shirai attempts to land a right hook, but Horiuchi blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent and throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Horiuchi gets on the inside and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi closes the distance and connects with a right hook.  
Horiuchi is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi hits home with a firm cross.  
Shirai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Horiuchi lands a left hook to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the body.  
As the two fighters work on the inside, their heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Shirai dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Shirai steps away from his opponent.  Horiuchi is on target with a jab to his opponents body.  Horiuchi attempts to land a jab, but Shirai dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Shirai tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi hits home with an overhand right.  
Horiuchi steps inside and is on target with a sharp left hook to Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi is on target with a left uppercut.  
Horiuchi is on target with a left uppercut to Shirai's ribs.  
Shirai is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Horiuchi finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Horiuchi advances into close range.  Shirai is on target with a left hook.  
Shirai tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a stinging cross.  
Horiuchi advances into close range and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi is on target with a left hook to Shirai's body.  
At the end of Round 10, lets listen in on the corners...Horiuchi's trainer is telling his fighter he is winning comfortably and should get on his bike for the remainder of the fight.  

Round 10 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 24                            
Body Shots Landed: 9                             

Round 11: 

Horiuchi attempts to land a right hook, but Shirai sidesteps and counters with a firm cross.  
Horiuchi lands a stinging jab.  
Shirai is looking to close the distance.  Horiuchi is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Horiuchi steps away from his opponent and finds the target with a jab.  
Shirai steps inside and lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Shirai throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Shirai switches the action to the outside.  Shirai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Horiuchi lands a stiff jab.  
Horiuchi tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shirai lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi tries to step out of his opponents range.  Shirai hits home with a cross.  
Shirai tries to land a cross, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a right hook to Shirai's body.  
Horiuchi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Shirai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Horiuchi is on target with a solid cross.  
Horiuchi lands an overhand right.  
Shirai steps inside.  Horiuchi lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  Horiuchi attempts to land a left hook, but Shirai parries the shot and counters with a solid right uppercut.  
Shirai attempts to land a cross, but Horiuchi sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Shirai's trainer is telling his fighter he needs a knockout to win!  

Round 11 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 12: 

Shirai lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  He follows up the attack and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Shirai lands a spiteful jab.  
Shirai advances into close range.  Horiuchi digs in a weighty right hook to Shirai's body.  SHIRAI IS DROPPED TO THE CANVAS!  He beats the count, getting up at 6.  
Horiuchi hits home with an overhand left.  
Horiuchi switches the action to the outside.  Shirai tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a stinging left uppercut.  
Horiuchi is on target with a cross.  
Horiuchi lands two straights followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Shirai feints a jab, and then lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Horiuchi is on target with an overhand right.  
Horiuchi lands a cross to his opponents body.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Shirai lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Shirai lands a cross.  
Horiuchi connects with an overhand left.  
Horiuchi lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Horiuchi is on target with a jab.  
Horiuchi lands a cross.  


Round 12 Statistics
Shirai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Horiuchi: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 21                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 5 Scores: 10 - 10  10 - 10  10 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 8 - 10  8 - 10  8 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 8 - 10  8 - 10  8 - 10


Final Scorecards: 108 - 119  108 - 119  108 - 119

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Fukuoka, Japan.... Raiden Horiuchi

Fight Statistics
Shirai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 437                           
Total Punches Landed: 133                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 227                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 81                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 210                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 52                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 414                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 124                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 23                            
Total Jabs Landed: 9                             

Horiuchi: 
Total Punches Thrown: 502                           
Total Punches Landed: 226                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 275                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 129                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 227                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 97                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 385                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 185                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 117                           
Total Jabs Landed: 41