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15/09/2040
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Thompson Akpala vs Nathaniel Esieme

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Kano State promoted show at Kano Nwoke, Kano,  taking place on 01/01/2040:

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 Nigeria-Kano State Middleweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Thompson Akpala (12 - 11 - 4) who hails from Kano, Nigeria and Nathaniel Esieme(2 - 9 - 2) from Kano, Nigeria.  Both Akpala and Esieme weighed in at 160 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Hope Ukuh, and the three ringside judges are Emem Ekpeyong, Lukman Aderemi and Izunna Obiefuna.  

Round 1: 

Akpala tries to land a jab, but Esieme slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Esieme advances into close range.  Akpala is on target with a right hook.  
Akpala connects with an overhand right.  
Esieme lands an overhand right.  
Esieme feints a jab, tricking Akpala into countering with a cross.  Esieme springs the trap and counters with  a cross.  
Akpala hits home with a cross.  
Akpala connects with a cross.  
Esieme is looking to close the distance and connects with a left uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Akpala's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  

Round 1 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 20                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Esieme tries to land a right hook, but Akpala blocks the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Esieme gets on the inside and walks his opponent into a neutral corner.  Akpala drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Esieme stands off with low guard waiting for his opponent to launch an attack.  Akpala is on target with a jab.  
Esieme hits home with a cross.  
Esieme hits home with a left hook.  
Akpala finds the target with a jab.  
Akpala feints a cross, and then is on target with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 2, lets listen in on the corners...Akpala's trainer is advising how he could be more accurate.  Esieme's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 2 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 10                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 5                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 3: 

Esieme steps inside and attempts to land a left hook, but Akpala sidesteps and counters with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Esieme gets on the inside.  Esieme sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Akpala digs in a right hook to Esieme's body.  
Esieme gets on the inside and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 3 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Esieme throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left uppercut.  
Esieme is looking to close the distance and connects with a left hook.  
Akpala is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Esieme connects with a left uppercut.  
Esieme is on target with a left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 22                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 27                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Akpala steps to the outside.  Esieme lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Akpala is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a jab.  
Esieme hits home with an overhand right.  
Esieme walks Akpala onto the ropes.  Esieme digs in a right uppercut to Akpala's body.  
Akpala steps away from his opponent.  Esieme is on target with a cross.  
Akpala is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Esieme is on target with a cross.  
Esieme closes the distance and is on target with a left hook.  
Esieme lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents head.  


Round 5 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 7                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 16                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 6: 

Akpala switches the action to the outside.  Akpala sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Akpala is looking to keep his distance.  Esieme connects with a cross.  
Akpala finds the target with a jab.  
Esieme connects with a left hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 3                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 7: 

Esieme is on target with a jab.  
Esieme lands a cross.  
Esieme cuts off the ring, trapping Akpala in a corner.  Esieme lands a cross.  
Esieme connects with a cross.  


Round 7 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 8: 

Esieme advances into close range.  Akpala pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Akpala tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a jab.  
Akpala is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Akpala throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  


Round 8 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Akpala is on target with a jab.  
Esieme is on target with an overhand right.  
Akpala drives a right hook into Esieme's ribs.  


Round 9 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 8                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 11                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Esieme steps inside and is on target with a left hook.  


Round 10 Statistics
Akpala: 
Jabs Thrown: 7                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 0                             
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 0                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Esieme: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 14                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 1 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
Round 2 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 3 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 4 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 9 - 10  9 - 10  9 - 10


Final Scorecards: 94 - 96  94 - 96  94 - 96

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Kano, Nigeria.... Nathaniel Esieme

Fight Statistics
Akpala: 
Total Punches Thrown: 166                           
Total Punches Landed: 29                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 145                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 25                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 21                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 4                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 82                            
Total Power Shots Landed: 15                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 84                            
Total Jabs Landed: 14                            

Esieme: 
Total Punches Thrown: 198                           
Total Punches Landed: 32                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 183                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 31                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 1                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 150                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 26                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 48                            
Total Jabs Landed: 6