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27/02/2038
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Hitoshi Nakahara vs Pepe Di Francesco

Boxing Daily Report from the Sumito Urayama's KO Kings promoted show at Marine Messe Fukuoka, Fukuoka,  taking place on 30/01/2038:

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 TBS, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Hitoshi Nakahara (35(12) - 7(2) - 1) who hails from Asahikawa, Japan and Pepe Di Francesco(21(5) - 7(7)) from Foggia, Italy.  Nakahara weighed in at 122 pounds, while Di Francesco weighed in at 121 pounds and 12 ounces.  
The referee tonight is Kaede Kuba, and the three ringside judges are Daichi Okabe, Ryo Hora and Yoshi Ogura.  

Round 1: 

Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Nakahara sidesteps to the left of his opponent and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Di Francesco dabs at his face checking for damage.  Di Francesco has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused minor swelling  around the left eye.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Di Francesco lands a cross.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Nakahara throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Di Francesco drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Di Francesco tries to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and hits home with an overhand right.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes.  Nakahara is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent.  Di Francesco attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nakahara is on target with a jab to Di Francesco's body.  
Di Francesco steps inside.  Nakahara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco forces Nakahara to back into the ropes.  Di Francesco throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Nakahara lands a cross to the head, a jab to the head and a left hook to the body.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara lands a cross.  
Nakahara lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco connects with a cross.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a cross, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent and lands with a solid jab.  
Di Francesco manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Nakahara is on target with a left hook.  Nakahara tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco pivots to the left of his opponent.  Nakahara attempts to land a left uppercut, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Nakahara's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 2: 

Di Francesco lands two consecutive right uppercuts to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco throws an overhand left, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Di Francesco attempts to land an overhand left, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Nakahara tries to land a jab, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Nakahara attempts to land a left hook, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and forces Nakahara to retreat onto the ropes.  Di Francesco tries to land a right hook, but Nakahara dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside.  Di Francesco lands an overhand left, jab and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent.  Di Francesco lands a cross.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and drives a right uppercut into Nakahara's body.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Nakahara lands a jab followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Nakahara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands three consecutive jabs to his opponents head.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Di Francesco tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Di Francesco circles his opponent with a low guard, waiting for his opponent to attack.  Nakahara hits home with a solid cross.  
Nakahara lands an overhand right.  Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakahara lands a cross to the head, a jab to the body and a cross to the head.  Nakahara throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakahara drives a cross into his opponents body.  
Di Francesco hits home with an overhand right.  
Nakahara lands a cross, overhand left and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Nakahara lands a solid jab.  
Nakahara steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco advances into close range.  Nakahara tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  


Round 2 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 36                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 41                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 25                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Nakahara lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Nakahara lands a right hook.  
Di Francesco connects with a left hook.  Di Francesco tries to land a right hook, but Nakahara blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara lands an overhand right.  
Nakahara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco is on target with a jab.  
Nakahara throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco lands an overhand left followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco throws an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara connects with a cross.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a solid right hook.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent and lands a solid cross.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a right hook, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Nakahara drives a right hook into his opponents body.  
Di Francesco digs in a right uppercut to Nakahara's ribcage.  
Di Francesco lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Di Francesco connects with a cross.  
Di Francesco closes the distance.  As Di Francesco tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nakahara dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Di Francesco lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is on target with a jab.  
Nakahara feints a jab, fooling Di Francesco into launching a right uppercut counter.  Nakahara springs the trap, countering with  a right hook.  
Nakahara lands a jab to the body, a jab to the head and a cross to the head.  
Nakahara lands a jab.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and forces Nakahara to back into the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Di Francesco pivots to the side of his opponent.  Di Francesco tries to land a right uppercut, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakahara lands with a hard jab.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside.  Nakahara feints a cross, fooling Di Francesco into launching a left hook counter.  Nakahara springs the trap and counters with  a right hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 39                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 41                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 4: 

Di Francesco gets on the inside and lands a right hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  Di Francesco throws a left uppercut, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a stinging left hook.  
Nakahara attempts to land a right hook, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Di Francesco closes the distance.  Nakahara pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the head followed by a right uppercut to the body.  
Nakahara steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand right.  
Nakahara lands a cross.  
Di Francesco connects with a cross.  
Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakahara is on target with a cross.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Di Francesco attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakahara contemptuously drops his hands, trying to provoke his opponent.  Di Francesco attempts to land a cross, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara attempts to land a left hook, but Di Francesco sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Nakahara drives a right uppercut into Di Francesco's body.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a stiff jab.  
Di Francesco hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco steps inside and forces Nakahara to retreat onto the ropes.  Di Francesco wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Nakahara has taken some damage there.  That has caused slight damage to the nose.  
Di Francesco connects with a right uppercut.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and connects with a right uppercut.  
Di Francesco manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes.  Nakahara lands a solid left hook.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Di Francesco connects with an overhand left.  
Di Francesco lowers his hands, trying to provoke his opponent to attack.  Nakahara throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara is on target with a cross.  
Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Nakahara lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Di Francesco throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Di Francesco advances into close range.  Nakahara lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Di Francesco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 4 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 36                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 33                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 5: 

Nakahara switches the action to the outside and snaps his opponents head back with a sharp jab.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  Nakahara attempts to land a left uppercut, but Di Francesco sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents ribs.  
Di Francesco lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  Di Francesco throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook to Di Francesco's body.  
Di Francesco lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Di Francesco's body.  
Nakahara digs in a left uppercut to Di Francesco's body.  
Di Francesco walks Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco tries to land a right uppercut, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands an overhand left.  
Di Francesco tries to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Di Francesco pivots to the side of his opponent.  Di Francesco attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara parries the shot and counters with a right hook to Di Francesco's body.  
Nakahara attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco throws a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and lands three consecutive right hooks to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Nakahara pivots to the left of his opponent.  Di Francesco digs in a left hook to Nakahara's ribs.  
Di Francesco manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco hits home with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range and attempts to land a jab, but Di Francesco parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Nakahara lands a jab to the body, an overhand right to the head and a cross to the head.  
Nakahara lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco lands two straights to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Di Francesco steps inside and walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Nakahara lands a right hook.  
Di Francesco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nakahara lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Head Shots Thrown: 31                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 42                            
Power Shots Landed: 24                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 20                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 6: 

Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Nakahara digs in a left hook to Di Francesco's liver.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Di Francesco pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the head and a left uppercut to the head.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco steps inside and manages to force Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco digs in a left hook to Nakahara's body.  
Di Francesco hits home with a cross.  
Nakahara is on target with a sharp cross.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and hits home with a right hook.  
Di Francesco steps inside and connects with a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco walks Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left uppercut followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Di Francesco pivots to the left of his opponent and is on target with a right hook.  
Di Francesco steps inside.  Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands a left uppercut.  
Nakahara lands a cross, jab and an overhand right to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes.  Di Francesco pivots to the left of his opponent and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and is on target with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and lands an overhand right.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a cross, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Nakahara pivots to the side of his opponent and digs in a right hook to Di Francesco's ribs.  Di Francesco wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Nakahara dabs at his face checking for damage.  Nakahara has taken some damage there.  That has caused a slight cut .  
Di Francesco feints a cross, but Nakahara is not fooled and is on target with a right hook.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Di Francesco hits home with a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands a left hook.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nakahara quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco steps inside and lands a right hook.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right.  
Nakahara hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco advances into close range.  Nakahara tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside.  Di Francesco connects with an overhand left.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco tries to land a right hook, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara lands with a ramrod jab.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  


Round 6 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 29                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 25                            
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 7: 

Di Francesco lands a right hook.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent.  Di Francesco hits home with an overhand left.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Di Francesco attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara dodges the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Di Francesco drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Di Francesco steps inside.  Di Francesco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Di Francesco lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and tries to land a right hook, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco drives a right hook into Nakahara's ribcage.  
Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a spiteful jab.  
Di Francesco lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nakahara throws an overhand right, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range.  Nakahara feints a left hook, and then is on target with an overhand right.  
Di Francesco closes the distance.  Nakahara drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco lands a left hook to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Di Francesco walks Nakahara down, trapping him on the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  Nakahara tries to land a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco forces Nakahara to back into the ropes.  Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Di Francesco's liver.  Nakahara attempts to land a left hook, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Nakahara's ribs.  
Di Francesco lands a right uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Di Francesco is on target with a jab.  Di Francesco throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut to Di Francesco's liver.  
Di Francesco lands a solid jab.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent.  Di Francesco hits home with a cross.  
Nakahara is on target with a cross.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara lands a right hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco throws a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut to his opponents ribs.  


Round 7 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 10                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 28                            
Head Shots Thrown: 46                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 8: 

Di Francesco lands a right hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance.  Nakahara lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Di Francesco lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and manages to force Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a right hook, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco lands a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and forces Nakahara to retreat onto the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left hook.  
Nakahara lands a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands a right uppercut to the body, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakahara hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco advances into close range.  Nakahara lands a stinging right hook.  
Nakahara throws an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a cross.  
Nakahara drives a cross into Di Francesco's body.  
Nakahara lands two straights followed by an overhand right to his opponents head.  Nakahara tries to land a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands a cross to the head followed by a jab to the body.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Nakahara steps to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 9: 

Nakahara hits home with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside and manouvers Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Nakahara is on target with a cross.  
Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a sharp cross.  Nakahara attempts to land a cross, but Di Francesco dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco steps inside.  Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Di Francesco's ribs.  Nakahara wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Di Francesco has been damaged by the clash of heads.  That has caused a slight cut .  
Di Francesco lands a cross.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and cuts off the ring, trapping Nakahara on the ropes.  Di Francesco sidesteps to the left of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range.  Nakahara feints a cross, tricking Di Francesco into countering with a left uppercut.  Nakahara springs the trap and counters with  a solid right uppercut.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Di Francesco pivots to the side of his opponent and lands a right hook.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Nakahara feints a left, and then lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents body.  
Di Francesco steps inside and digs in a left hook to Nakahara's body.  
Di Francesco cuts off the ring, trapping Nakahara on the ropes.  Nakahara digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Di Francesco lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Nakahara pivots to the right of his opponent.  Nakahara tries to land a left hook, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab followed by  two overhand rights to his opponents head.  Nakahara tries to land a cross, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Nakahara sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Nakahara throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and hits home with a right hook.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Nakahara feints a cross, tricking Di Francesco into countering with a right uppercut.  Nakahara springs the trap and counters with  a right hook.  
Di Francesco steps inside and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Di Francesco connects with a left hook.  


Round 9 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 12                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 10: 

Nakahara is on target with a left hook.  
Di Francesco pivots to the left of his opponent.  Di Francesco throws a short cross to the body, but lands low!  The ref stops the action and gives Nakahara time to recover.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Nakahara throws a right hook, but misses the target.  Nakahara clinches his opponent.  Nakahara leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Nakahara is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Di Francesco connects with a left uppercut.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Di Francesco's ribs.  
Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range and lands a jab to the head followed by a cross to the body.  
Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco digs in a left uppercut to his opponents ribs.  
Di Francesco walks Nakahara onto the ropes.  Di Francesco hits home with a left hook.  
Di Francesco steps inside and tries to land a right hook, but Nakahara parries the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara tries to step out of his opponents range and lands an overhand right.  
Di Francesco is on target with a right hook.  
Di Francesco lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Di Francesco attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Di Francesco lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  Nakahara clinches his opponent.  Di Francesco pushes his forearm into Nakahara's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nakahara tries to keep the action at long range.  Di Francesco attempts to land a jab, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nakahara is on target with a left hook to Di Francesco's body.  Nakahara tries to land a right hook, but Di Francesco blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 11                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Round 11: 

Nakahara lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and lands a left uppercut to the head, a right hook to the body and a left hook to the head.  
Di Francesco feints a jab, and then is on target with a cross.  
Nakahara is on target with an overhand right.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and is on target with a right hook.  
Di Francesco throws a left hook, but Nakahara holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Di Francesco pushes his forearm into Nakahara's face.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nakahara hits home with a cross.  
Di Francesco lands a straight 1 - 2.  Di Francesco tries to land a jab, but Nakahara parries the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Di Francesco advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Di Francesco attempts to land a left hook, but Nakahara sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Nakahara steps away from his opponent.  Di Francesco connects with a cross.  
Nakahara lands a jab to his opponents body.  
Nakahara sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands with a sharp jab.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and forces Nakahara to retreat onto the ropes.  Di Francesco pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a left hook.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and lands a stiff jab.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  Nakahara holds on to his opponent.  Nakahara is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref calls break and the two fighters separate.  
Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land an overhand right, but Di Francesco dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Di Francesco hits home with a right hook.  


Round 11 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 16                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 11                            
Body Shots Thrown: 8                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 33                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 28                            
Head Shots Landed: 13                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 6                             

Round 12: 

Nakahara attempts to land a cross, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance.  Di Francesco connects with an overhand left.  
Nakahara lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Nakahara lands two consecutive overhand rights to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco gets on the inside.  Nakahara sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Di Francesco tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a firm cross.  
Di Francesco lands a right hook to the body, a left hook to the head and a right hook to the head.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Di Francesco lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  Nakahara ties up his opponent.  Nakahara is using his forearm in the clinch.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Nakahara about fouling.  
Di Francesco steps inside and connects with a right uppercut.  Nakahara ties up his opponent.  Di Francesco is using his forearm in the clinch.  The referee separates the two fighters and warns Di Francesco.  
Nakahara hits home with a cross.  
Nakahara switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Di Francesco hits home with a left hook.  
Di Francesco pivots from in front of his opponent.  Nakahara lands a right hook to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Di Francesco lands a right uppercut to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Di Francesco pivots to the left of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
Di Francesco sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Nakahara lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco connects with a left hook.  
Nakahara steps to the outside and tries to land an overhand left, but Di Francesco slips the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Nakahara is looking to keep his distance and lands a solid cross.  
Nakahara steps to the outside.  Di Francesco quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Di Francesco lands a cross followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  Di Francesco tries to land a jab, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Di Francesco is looking to close the distance and lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Di Francesco closes the distance and forces Nakahara to back into the ropes.  Di Francesco lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  Di Francesco throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  


Round 12 Statistics
Nakahara: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 24                            
Head Shots Landed: 14                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Di Francesco: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Head Shots Thrown: 26                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

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: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 6 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 7 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 8 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 9 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 12 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 113 - 115  113 - 115  113 - 115

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Foggia, Italy.... Pepe Di Francesco

Fight Statistics
Nakahara: 
Total Punches Thrown: 475                           
Total Punches Landed: 204                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 364                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 165                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 111                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 39                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 380                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 153                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 95                            
Total Jabs Landed: 51                            

Di Francesco: 
Total Punches Thrown: 489                           
Total Punches Landed: 227                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 363                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 172                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 126                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 55                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 433                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 211                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 56                            
Total Jabs Landed: 16