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08/10/2040
EOD Running: AI Actions
Qasim Ibrahimbeyov vs Ryuu Sakurai

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Tajikistan-Khation promoted show at Kulob Kairimoff, Kulob,  taking place on 12/08/2040:

The venue is completely packed out with the fans turning out in force to watch the fights on offer tonight.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Asia-Oceania Super Flyweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance and those watching live on Varzish TV, the two fighters competing in this 12 round matchup are Qasim Ibrahimbeyov (25(11) - 15(11)) who hails from Kulob, Tajikistan and Ryuu Sakurai(22(9) - 3(2)) from Kitakyushu, Japan.  Both Ibrahimbeyov and Sakurai weighed in at 115 pounds.  
The referee tonight is Mahammad Salik, and the three ringside judges are Lazar Carataeff, Fedya Huseynov and Najaf Rahman.  

Round 1: 

Ibrahimbeyov lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Sakurai throws a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a stinging right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a sharp left uppercut.  
Sakurai is on target with a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and digs in a firm left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov drives a ramrod jab into his opponents face.  
Sakurai connects with a right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a left hook, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a stinging right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Sakurai closes the distance and forces Ibrahimbeyov to retreat onto the ropes.  Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Ibrahimbeyov connects with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai attempts to land a right hook, but Ibrahimbeyov blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range.  Sakurai lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent and hits home with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Ibrahimbeyov's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Sakurai's trainer is suggesting ways of getting through to his opponent.  

Round 1 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 7                             
Power Shots Thrown: 46                            
Power Shots Landed: 18                            
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 18                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 27                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 2: 

Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov throws a right hook, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai gets on the inside.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov feints a cross, and then hits home with an overhand left.  
Ibrahimbeyov strikes his opponents body with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and attempts to land a left hook, but Ibrahimbeyov parries the shot and counters with a solid left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and drives a right uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and hits home with a spiteful jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Sakurai lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  Ibrahimbeyov throws a cross, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov pivots to the left of his opponent and drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands a right hook to the body, a left uppercut to the body and a right hook to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a left hook.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Ibrahimbeyov attempts to land a left hook, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai closes the distance and throws a right hook, but is unable to get through his opponents guard.  Ibrahimbeyov holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Ibrahimbeyov pushes his forearm into Sakurai's face.  The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two jabs followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to land an overhand left, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Sakurai hits home with a left hook.  


Round 2 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 19                            
Jabs Landed: 11                            
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 6                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 21                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Round 3: 

Sakurai gets on the inside.  The two boxers are fighting in-close, but their heads clash!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Ibrahimbeyov has come off worse after that clash of heads.  That has caused slight swelling  around the right eye.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross to the body followed by a jab to the head.  
Sakurai steps inside and cuts off the ring, trapping Ibrahimbeyov on the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov connects with a right hook.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Sakurai lands a cross to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and connects with an overhand right.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Sakurai is on target with a left uppercut to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov finds the target with a hard jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands with a spiteful jab.  Ibrahimbeyov attempts to land a cross, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands a sharp jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov finds the target with a stiff jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps inside.  Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a stinging right hook.  
Sakurai manouvers Ibrahimbeyov onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov lands two left hooks followed by a right hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai throws a left hook, but Ibrahimbeyov holds on to his opponent.  Sakurai pushes his forearm into Ibrahimbeyov's face.  The ref separates the two fighters.  
Sakurai digs in a sharp left hook to his opponents body.  Ibrahimbeyov ties up his opponent.  As they grapple, Sakurai pushes his forearm into Ibrahimbeyov's face.  The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sakurai to stop fouling.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Sakurai's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 3 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 21                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 21                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 18                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 4: 

Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and tries to land a jab, but Sakurai slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands with a stinging jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a hard jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a right hook.  
Sakurai throws a left hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakurai hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai lands a left hook followed by a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double left hook to his opponents head.  
Sakurai manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a left hook, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Sakurai walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai is on target with a right hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai digs in a right hook to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai digs in a firm left hook to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Sakurai closes the distance and manouvers Ibrahimbeyov onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a left hook to Sakurai's ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook followed by a left uppercut to his opponents head.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a left uppercut, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a firm left hook.  


Round 4 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 13                            
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 35                            
Power Shots Landed: 12                            
Head Shots Thrown: 12                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Body Shots Landed: 8                             

Round 5: 

Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands an overhand right followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands an overhand left, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and walks his opponent onto the ropes.  Sakurai throws a left uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov closes the distance.  Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Sakurai throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and lands a left hook to the body followed by a right uppercut to the head.  
Sakurai is on target with a left hook to Ibrahimbeyov's liver.  
Sakurai walks Ibrahimbeyov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a left hook to Sakurai's body.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a left hook to the head followed by a left uppercut to the body.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a ramrod jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov attempts to land a jab, but Sakurai blocks the shot and counters with a firm right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and is on target with a solid overhand right.  
Sakurai closes the distance and lands a right uppercut to the body followed by a left uppercut to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov drives a left hook into his opponents ribs.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a right hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a firm left uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  He continues the combination and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and hits home with a cross.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two jabs followed by an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Sakurai walks his opponent down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a right hook.  
Sakurai lands a right hook, right uppercut and a left hook to his opponents body.  


Round 5 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 50                            
Power Shots Landed: 20                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 24                            
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 30                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
Body Shots Landed: 7                             

Round 6: 

Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a left hook to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  Ibrahimbeyov throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a sharp right uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a double right hook to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a right hook.  
Sakurai connects with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai closes the distance.  Ibrahimbeyov sidesteps to the left of his opponent and hits home with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai lands a right hook followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and connects with a sharp cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands an overhand left followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sakurai is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  


Round 6 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 43                            
Power Shots Landed: 14                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 32                            
Power Shots Landed: 10                            
Head Shots Thrown: 19                            
Head Shots Landed: 7                             
Body Shots Thrown: 13                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 7: 

Sakurai advances into close range and is on target with a right uppercut to Ibrahimbeyov's ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a right hook to the body, and then to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Sakurai attempts to land a right hook, but Ibrahimbeyov parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance.  Sakurai quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and is on target with a ramrod jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov throws a left uppercut, but is off-target.  Ibrahimbeyov clinches his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov leans on his opponent using all his weight. Sakurai throws a hook within the clinch but hits his opponent behind the head. The referee breaks the clinch and warns Sakurai to stop fouling.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross to the body followed by a overhand right to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range.  Ibrahimbeyov drives a left uppercut into Sakurai's body.  
Sakurai connects with a left uppercut.  Ibrahimbeyov clinches his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. Sakurai tries to make the space to throw a hook, but hits Ibrahimbeyov's kidney. As they grapple, Ibrahimbeyov pushes his forearm into Sakurai's face.  The ref breaks Ibrahimbeyov's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Sakurai cuts off the ring, trapping Ibrahimbeyov on the ropes.  Sakurai lands consecutive left uppercuts to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a sharp left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands a hard jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a cross.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a jab, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and throws a right hook, but Ibrahimbeyov ties up his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent trying to wear him down. Ibrahimbeyov pushes his forearm into Sakurai's face.  The ref halts the action and breaks the clinch.  He lectures Ibrahimbeyov about fouling.  
Sakurai drives a solid left hook into his opponents ribs.  Ibrahimbeyov ties up his opponent.  Sakurai leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Ibrahimbeyov's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and walks Ibrahimbeyov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai connects with a left uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and is on target with an overhand left.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a ramrod jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  


Round 7 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 20                            
Jabs Landed: 10                            
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 17                            
Head Shots Thrown: 48                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 10                            
Body Shots Landed: 4                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 17                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 8: 

Sakurai digs in a left hook to his opponents liver.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and hits home with an overhand left.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Sakurai steps inside and is on target with a right hook.  
Sakurai hits home with a firm left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and hits the target with a spiteful jab.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a right hook.  Ibrahimbeyov throws a right uppercut, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and is on target with a jab.  
Sakurai drives a right hook into his opponents ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a stiff jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a sharp jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent.  Sakurai sidesteps to the left of his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a firm cross.  Ibrahimbeyov throws a cross, but his opponent dodges the shot and counters with a solid cross.  
Sakurai hits home with a right hook.  As Ibrahimbeyov tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Sakurai dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a sharp overhand left.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Ibrahimbeyov lands a right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a cross.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and walks Ibrahimbeyov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Sakurai digs in a right hook to Ibrahimbeyov's ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and connects with an overhand right.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai advances into close range and forces Ibrahimbeyov to retreat onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a stinging left hook.  Ibrahimbeyov holds on to his opponent.  As they grapple, Sakurai pushes his forearm into Ibrahimbeyov's face.  The referee warns Sakurai and breaks the clinch.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a left uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  


Round 8 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 38                            
Power Shots Landed: 16                            
Head Shots Thrown: 49                            
Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 29                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 14                            
Body Shots Landed: 3                             

Round 9: 

Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands a solid cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands a jab, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and finds the target with a solid jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov attempts to land a left hook, but Sakurai parries the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and manages to force Ibrahimbeyov onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands two right hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a stinging left uppercut.  
Sakurai sidesteps to the left of his opponent and drives a left hook into his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a spiteful jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross, jab and an overhand left to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a right hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai drives a left uppercut into Ibrahimbeyov's liver.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a jab followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Sakurai steps inside and throws a left hook, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut to Sakurai's ribs.  
Sakurai advances into close range and drives a right hook into his opponents ribcage.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and attempts to land an overhand right, but Sakurai sidesteps and counters with a sharp left uppercut.  


Round 9 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 18                            
Body Shots Thrown: 7                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 27                            
Power Shots Landed: 8                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 15                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 10: 

Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a cross followed by a overhand right to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov drives a stinging jab into his opponents face.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and is on target with a sharp left hook to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Sakurai walks Ibrahimbeyov down, trapping him on the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and lands a cross followed by a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai attempts to land a right hook, but Ibrahimbeyov blocks the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent.  Sakurai digs in a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by  two jabs to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and is on target with an overhand right.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a right uppercut.  Ibrahimbeyov ties up his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov leans on his opponent using all his weight. The ref breaks Ibrahimbeyov's hold and signals for the fight to continue.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to keep the action at long range and is on target with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a cross, overhand right and a jab to his opponents head.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  Ibrahimbeyov holds on to his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov is leaning on his opponent in the clinch. The ref breaks the clinch and signals for the action to continue.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and lands a ramrod jab.  Ibrahimbeyov tries to land a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a sharp right hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov connects with an overhand right.  
Sakurai drives a left hook into his opponents body.  Sakurai tries to land a left uppercut, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sakurai advances into close range and walks Ibrahimbeyov onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a right hook.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands a left uppercut to the body followed by a right hook to the head.  
Ibrahimbeyov tries to step out of his opponents range and lands a cross to the body, and then to the head.  


Round 10 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 15                            
Jabs Landed: 8                             
Power Shots Thrown: 37                            
Power Shots Landed: 19                            
Head Shots Thrown: 47                            
Head Shots Landed: 26                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 19                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 11: 

Ibrahimbeyov stalks forward with a low guard, trying to draw a lead from his opponent.  Sakurai attempts to land a jab, but Ibrahimbeyov slips the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Ibrahimbeyov switches the action to the outside and tries to land a jab, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a sharp cross.  
Sakurai closes the distance.  Ibrahimbeyov connects with a left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai attempts to land a left hook, but Ibrahimbeyov blocks the shot and counters with a left uppercut to his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and finds the target with a ramrod jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a cross to his opponents body.  
Sakurai gets on the inside.  As Sakurai tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Ibrahimbeyov dabs at his face checking for damage.  
Ibrahimbeyov throws a left hook, but his opponent slips the shot and counters with a right hook to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is on target with a sharp left hook.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits the target with a ramrod jab.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and is on target with a jab.  
Sakurai steps inside and lands two left hooks to his opponents ribs.  
Ibrahimbeyov sidesteps to the right of his opponent and connects with a left uppercut.  
Sakurai drives a left uppercut into his opponents body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps away from his opponent and lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Sakurai manages to force Ibrahimbeyov onto the ropes.  Ibrahimbeyov throws a right hook, but his opponent parries the shot and counters with a cross.  
Sakurai digs in a left hook to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and lands an overhand right followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a double jab to his opponents head.  
At the end of Round 11, lets listen in on the corners...Sakurai's trainer is telling his fighter he must go to war on his opponent!  

Round 11 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 13                            
Jabs Landed: 6                             
Power Shots Thrown: 34                            
Power Shots Landed: 11                            
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 15                            
Body Shots Thrown: 9                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 4                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 19                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 12                            
Body Shots Landed: 5                             

Round 12: 

Ibrahimbeyov connects with a cross.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance and drives a left hook into his opponents liver.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep his distance and lands a jab.  
Sakurai is looking to close the distance.  Sakurai pivots from in front of his opponent.  Ibrahimbeyov digs in a left hook to Sakurai's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross, jab and a cross to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov steps to the outside and drives a spiteful jab into his opponents face.  
Sakurai gets on the inside and digs in a right hook to Ibrahimbeyov's body.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands a straight 1 - 2.  
Ibrahimbeyov quickly sidesteps from in front of his opponent and connects with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a cross.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands an overhand right.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Ibrahimbeyov hits home with a cross.  
Sakurai pivots to the right of his opponent and connects with a stinging right hook.  
Sakurai lands a left uppercut to the head followed by a right hook to the body.  
Sakurai digs in a stinging left hook to his opponents ribs.  
Sakurai closes the distance and manouvers his opponent onto the ropes.  Sakurai lands a right hook to the head followed by a left hook to the body.  HE HAS HIS OPPONENT IN TROUBLE!  
Sakurai senses a stoppage victory - he just needs the right shot.  Sakurai is on target with a WICKED left hook.  IBRAHIMBEYOV IS DROPPED TO THE CANVAS!  HE UNSTEADILY TRIES TO GET UP BUT IS UNABLE TO BEAT THE 10 COUNT!  The winner by KO is Sakurai!  


Round 12 Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Jabs Thrown: 9                             
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 28                            
Power Shots Landed: 13                            
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 17                            
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Sakurai: 
Jabs Thrown: 1                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 9                             
Head Shots Thrown: 11                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 16                            
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: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 6 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 7 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 8 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 9 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 10 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9
Round 11 Scores: 10 - 9  10 - 9  10 - 9


Fight Statistics
Ibrahimbeyov: 
Total Punches Thrown: 633                           
Total Punches Landed: 279                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 540                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 255                           
Total Body Shots Thrown: 93                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 24                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 448                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 182                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 185                           
Total Jabs Landed: 97                            

Sakurai: 
Total Punches Thrown: 374                           
Total Punches Landed: 117                           
Total Head Shots Thrown: 170                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 55                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 204                           
Total Body Shots Landed: 62                            
Total Power Shots Thrown: 357                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 113                           
Total Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Total Jabs Landed: 4