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17/03/2046
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Robert Obatola vs Rabiu Kuti

Boxing Daily Report from the AI Nigeria-Rivers State promoted show at Port Harcourt Akwashiki, Port Harcourt,  taking place on 28/02/2045:

There are plenty of empty seats out here tonight, with the show nowhere near close to selling out.  
Next up is the main event of the show.  This is a semi final eliminator for the Nigeria-Rivers State Welterweight title.  

Looking to impress the boxing fans in attendance, the two fighters competing in this 10 round matchup are Robert Obatola (4 - 4) who hails from Port Harcourt, Nigeria and Rabiu Kuti(10 - 12(1) - 1) from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.  Obatola weighed in at 146 pounds and 14 ounces, while Kuti weighed in at 146 pounds and 5 ounces.  
The referee tonight is James Dosumu, and the three ringside judges are Bature Isangedighe, Nathaniel Ozolua and Bright Kuti.  

Round 1: 

Obatola hits home with an overhand right.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside and finds the target with a jab.  
Obatola connects with a cross.  
Kuti gets on the inside.  Obatola hits home with a right uppercut.  
Obatola steps to the outside.  Obatola attempts to land an uppercut to the solar plexus, but he strays low!  The ref stops the action and gives Kuti time to recover.  
Obatola steps away from his opponent and is on target with an overhand right.  
Obatola tries to keep the action at long range.  Obatola sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Obatola tries to land an overhand right, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
At the end of Round 1, lets listen in on the corners...Obatola's trainer is passing on some tactical advice.  Kuti's trainer is telling his fighter he needs to be more active or he's going to get outworked.  

Round 1 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 6                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 5                             
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 2: 

Obatola steps to the outside.  Obatola sidesteps to the right of his opponent.  Obatola tries to land a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kuti closes the distance.  Kuti pivots from in front of his opponent and lands a left hook.  
Kuti advances into close range and digs in a left hook to his opponents body.  
Obatola steps to the outside and connects with an overhand right.  
Kuti advances into close range.  Obatola is on target with a left hook.  
Obatola lands an overhand left.  
Obatola tries to keep the action at long range and finds the target with a jab.  
Obatola steps to the outside and is on target with a cross.  
Kuti steps inside and connects with a left hook.  
Obatola switches the action to the outside and finds the target with a jab.  


Round 2 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 14                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 24                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 38                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 17                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 5                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 3: 

Kuti gets on the inside and hits home with a left hook.  
Kuti steps inside and lands a left uppercut followed by a left hook to his opponents head.  
Obatola lands a jab.  
Obatola hits home with a cross.  
Obatola is on target with a right uppercut.  
Kuti gets on the inside.  Obatola lands a left hook.  Obatola wants to work on the inside, but accidentally clashes heads with his opponent!  The ref does not appear to have noticed the clash as Kuti dabs at his face checking for damage.    It looks like the clash of heads has caused some damage to Kuti.  That has caused minor damage to the nose.  
Obatola lands an overhand right.  
Obatola lands a jab.  
At the end of Round 3, lets listen in on the corners...Obatola's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  Kuti's trainer is advising how he could improve the accuracy of his work.  

Round 3 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 5                             
Power Shots Thrown: 26                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 42                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 14                            
Head Shots Landed: 4                             
Body Shots Thrown: 0                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 4: 

Kuti pivots from in front of his opponent.  Obatola is on target with a cross to Kuti's body.  
Obatola lands a cross.  
Obatola switches the action to the outside and connects with a cross.  
Obatola is on target with an overhand left.  
Obatola steps to the outside and lands a jab.  
Obatola lands a left hook.  
Kuti hits home with a cross.  
Kuti throws an uppercut to the body, but lands well below the belt!  The ref stops the action.  The ref sends Obatola to the neutral corner.  He tells Kuti he will lose a point if he continues to foul.  
Obatola switches the action to the outside and is on target with a cross.  


Round 4 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 20                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 30                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 6                             
Jabs Landed: 1                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 13                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 5: 

Obatola connects with an overhand left.  
Obatola lands a jab.  
Obatola throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a left hook.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside and attempts to land an overhand right, but Kuti slips the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obatola throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a cross.  
Obatola tries to step out of his opponents range.  Kuti lowers his guard, attempting to draw a lead.  Obatola lands a cross.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside.  Obatola sidesteps to the right of his opponent and lands an overhand right.  
Obatola is looking to keep his distance and connects with a cross.  
Obatola connects with an overhand left.  
Obatola drives a left hook into Kuti's body.  
Obatola is on target with a right hook.  


Round 5 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 17                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 25                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 39                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 2                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 0                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 9                             
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 8                             
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 1                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 6: 

Obatola pivots from in front of his opponent and connects with a right uppercut.  
Kuti is looking to close the distance.  Obatola lands a left hook.  As Kuti tries to work on the inside, the fighters heads come together!  The ref acknowledges the accidental headclash but allows the action to continue.  Obatola has been damaged by that accidental headbutt.  That has caused slight swelling  around the left eye.  
Obatola hits home with a cross.  
Obatola throws a jab, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right uppercut.  
Obatola is on target with an overhand right.  
Obatola is looking to keep his distance and attempts to land a jab, but Kuti dodges the shot and counters with a left hook.  
Obatola steps away from his opponent and lands a jab followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Kuti is looking to close the distance.  Obatola is on target with a right hook to Kuti's body.  
Obatola connects with a right hook.  


Round 6 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 7                             
Head Shots Thrown: 37                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

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

Round 7: 

Obatola connects with a cross.  
Obatola tries to step out of his opponents range and connects with a cross.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with a cross.  
Obatola connects with an overhand left.  
Obatola throws a cross, but his opponent sidesteps and counters with a right hook.  
Kuti advances into close range.  Obatola hits home with a left hook.  
Kuti manages to force Obatola into the corner.  Kuti digs in a right hook to Obatola's body.  


Round 7 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 11                            
Jabs Landed: 3                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 5                             
Head Shots Thrown: 23                            
Head Shots Landed: 8                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 3                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 4                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Round 8: 

Kuti is on target with a left uppercut.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside and lands a cross.  
Obatola is on target with a left hook to his opponents body.  
Obatola hits home with a cross.  
Obatola finds the target with a jab.  
Obatola connects with a right hook.  
At the end of Round 8, lets listen in on the corners...Obatola's trainer is advising his fighter to keep his distance and coast to the win. 

Round 8 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 12                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 32                            
Head Shots Landed: 5                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 15                            
Power Shots Landed: 1                             
Head Shots Thrown: 17                            
Head Shots Landed: 1                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 9: 

Obatola steps away from his opponent and is on target with a jab.  
Kuti hits home with a cross.  
Obatola feints a right, and then lands a right hook followed by a cross to his opponents head.  
Kuti steps inside.  Kuti pivots to the right of his opponent.  Obatola digs in a right hook to his opponents ribcage.  
Obatola steps away from his opponent and lands an overhand right followed by a overhand left to his opponents head.  
Obatola lands a cross.  
Obatola switches the action to the outside and throws a cross, but his opponent blocks the shot and counters with a right uppercut.  
Obatola is on target with a jab.  
At the end of Round 9, lets listen in on the corners...Kuti's trainer is telling his fighter to go out and knock out his opponent!  

Round 9 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 25                            
Jabs Landed: 4                             
Power Shots Thrown: 23                            
Power Shots Landed: 6                             
Head Shots Thrown: 45                            
Head Shots Landed: 9                             
Body Shots Thrown: 3                             
Body Shots Landed: 1                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 2                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 10                            
Power Shots Landed: 2                             
Head Shots Thrown: 10                            
Head Shots Landed: 2                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Round 10: 

Kuti sidesteps to the right of his opponent and is on target with a cross.  
Kuti lands a left hook.  
Kuti feints a jab, fooling Obatola into throwing a left uppercut counter.  Kuti avoids the shot and counters with a cross.  
Obatola connects with a left uppercut.  
Obatola lands two consecutive straights to his opponents head.  
Obatola is looking to keep the action on the outside and connects with an overhand right.  


Round 10 Statistics
Obatola: 
Jabs Thrown: 18                            
Jabs Landed: 2                             
Power Shots Thrown: 18                            
Power Shots Landed: 4                             
Head Shots Thrown: 34                            
Head Shots Landed: 6                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

Kuti: 
Jabs Thrown: 5                             
Jabs Landed: 0                             
Power Shots Thrown: 12                            
Power Shots Landed: 3                             
Head Shots Thrown: 15                            
Head Shots Landed: 3                             
Body Shots Thrown: 2                             
Body Shots Landed: 0                             

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


Final Scorecards: 99 - 91  100 - 90  100 - 90

The winner, by Unanimous Decision, from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.... Robert Obatola

Fight Statistics
Obatola: 
Total Punches Thrown: 383                           
Total Punches Landed: 85                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 358                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 78                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 25                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 7                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 221                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 51                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 162                           
Total Jabs Landed: 34                            

Kuti: 
Total Punches Thrown: 144                           
Total Punches Landed: 25                            
Total Head Shots Thrown: 122                           
Total Head Shots Landed: 23                            
Total Body Shots Thrown: 22                            
Total Body Shots Landed: 2                             
Total Power Shots Thrown: 115                           
Total Power Shots Landed: 22                            
Total Jabs Thrown: 29                            
Total Jabs Landed: 3